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MIT Technology Review Narrated
How covid conspiracy theories led to an alarming resurgence in AIDS denialism
Jan 8, 2025
The podcast dives into the troubling revival of AIDS denialism, driven by conspiracy theories from the pandemic. It highlights how popular media figures are amplifying these false beliefs, undermining public health. With roots tracing back to the 1980s, the discussion reveals how social media has helped spread misinformation faster than ever. The episode warns of the dangerous implications for public health as skepticism towards credible institutions grows, fueled by the same conspiracy mentality that emerged during COVID-19.
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- Influential figures, including podcasters and athletes, have revived AIDS denialism by propagating false claims that undermine the established link between HIV and AIDS.
- The resurgence of AIDS denialism signals a broader skepticism toward scientific consensus, jeopardizing trust in health institutions and effective public health responses.
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Resurgence of AIDS Denialism
AIDS denialism is experiencing a resurgence, driven by a combination of misinformation, distrust in public health, and the popularity of conspiracy theories, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Influential figures, including podcasters and athletes like Joe Rogan and Aaron Rodgers, have propagated false claims that undermine the established link between HIV and AIDS. Such claims, arguing that party drugs or other factors cause AIDS instead of HIV, have gained traction, reviving debunked ideas that were largely dismissed in the past. These contemporary denialist movements are leveraging modern technology and social media platforms, allowing their messages to reach broader audiences more swiftly than ever before.
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