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- In the 1990s, rumors about the Clintons in Arkansas led to conspiracy theories of corruption and murder, shaping public opinion.
- The rise of conspiracy theories online parallels historical events like the witch craze, influencing modern-day events like the Capitol storming.
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The Witch Craze and Its Connection to Modern Conspiracy Theories
The podcast explores a historical event called the witch craze that occurred during the 15th and 16th centuries in Europe, and draws a parallel to modern conspiracy theories. The witch craze was fueled by a book called the Malleus Maleficarum, written by Heinrich Kramer, which spread misinformation about witches and led to widespread violence and persecution. The podcast highlights how the printing press played a significant role in the dissemination of this twisted narrative. The episode suggests that this historical event is comparable to the rise of conspiracy theories in the age of the internet, leading to the storming of the Capitol on January 6th, 2021 by supporters of Donald Trump.
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