The Jordan Harbinger Show

847: 5G | Skeptical Sunday

Jun 18, 2023

Andrew Gold, an award-winning journalist and podcaster known for debunking conspiracy theories, dives into the bizarre claims linking 5G technology to COVID-19. He explores how fear of the unknown fuels these theories, tracing the historical skepticism of new tech. Gold highlights the role of misinformation, especially from media outlets like RT, in amplifying these narratives. He reassures listeners with scientific facts debunking myths about 5G, reminding us that baseless conspiracy theories thrive in times of uncertainty.

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Andrew Gold

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Fears and Myths: The 5G Conspiracy

11min

Exploring Conspiracy Theories Surrounding 5G Technology

2min

Intertwined Conspiracies: COVID-19, 5G, and the Moon Landing Hoax

2min

Unpacking the 5G Conspiracy Theories

4min

Exploring 5G Conspiracy Theories

12min

Exploring 5G Myths and Media Misinformation

5min

Ethics and Misinformation in Journalism

11min

Debunking 5G Myths and Listener Engagement

5min

Award-winning journalist and podcaster Andrew Gold joins us for this edition of Skeptical Sunday to examine the spread of conspiracy theories linking 5G technology to COVID-19 and debunk these claims with actual science.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

5G is the latest generation of wireless technology that offers significantly faster data speeds, lower latency, and increased network capacity — leading to enhanced connectivity and improved efficiency in our daily lives.
Conspiracy theories linking 5G to COVID-19 have gained significant attention and, like the virus itself, spread across the world — helped by Russian state-backed media outlet RT.
Misinformation and conspiracy theories tend to exploit newsworthy events to further ulterior agendas.
Conspiracy theorists often seek comfort and certainty during uncertain times, leading to the popularity of such theories.
The good news: there is no credible evidence or scientific basis supporting the idea that 5G radiation depletes the immune system or spreads COVID-19.
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