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Birds aren't real? How a conspiracy takes flight | Peter McIndoe
Sep 12, 2023
Peter McIndoe, a satirical speaker from TED2023, dives into his eyebrow-raising theory that birds are actually government surveillance drones. He challenges listeners to rethink their beliefs around conspiracies and the nature of truth. Through his unique journey, he addresses media gullibility and the emotional stigma surrounding conspiracy theorists. McIndoe emphasizes our human need for belonging and advocates for empathy, suggesting that understanding these motivations can help connect us and counter misinformation in today's divisive landscape.
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Quick takeaways
- The US government allegedly killed over 12 billion birds and replaced them with surveillance drones, according to Peter McIndoe.
- Engaging with conspiracy theorists requires empathy and addressing the need for belonging, rather than solely debunking their beliefs.
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The Theory of Birds as Surveillance Drones
According to Peter Mackinac, the US government killed over 12 billion birds from 1969 to 2001, replacing them with surveillance drone replicas. He claims that birds charging their batteries on power lines and tracking civilians through liquid tracking devices are evidence of their robotic nature.
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