Marianna in Conspiracyland
4. The Conspiracy Theory Newspaper
Jun 19, 2023
Darren, the editor of conspiracy theory newspaper The Light, is interviewed by Marianna Spring. They discuss various conspiracy theories and beliefs, including global warming and the 9/11 attacks. They also address the responsibility of editors to provide accurate information and the endorsement of violence by followers of the conspiracy theory newspaper.
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- Conspiracy theories have the potential to radicalize individuals and lead to dangerous actions, as seen in events like the US Capitol riots and the foiled coup attempt in Germany.
- The Light conspiracy theory newspaper, despite claiming to separate legitimate concerns from extreme views, has links to far-right and anti-Semitic figures, shares content from UK far-right groups on its Telegram channel, and promotes ambiguous statements and endorsements regarding violence.
Deep dives
The Rise of Conspiracy Theories and Radicalization
In this podcast episode, Marianna Spring explores the world of conspiracy theories and the alarming rise of radicalization associated with them. She investigates the conspiracy theory media and its impact, highlighting how certain beliefs, although not acted upon by the majority, can become more extreme. Examples such as the conspiracy theory-driven riots at the US Capitol and the foiled coup attempt in Germany illustrate the potential dangers of radicalization.
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