Family Divided by Conspiracy Theories

A significant tension arises within a family due to a father's increasingly radical beliefs fueled by conspiracy theories. The father, usually an optimist, develops a worldview that includes alarmist ideologies such as the belief in an imminent government-led shutdown caused by an electromagnetic pulse (EMP). His convictions extend to various long-held conspiracy theories, which have started creating rifts during family gatherings, leading to uncomfortable debates and strained relationships. The son's attempts to engage rationally with his dad prove futile, leaving him concerned not only about his father's beliefs but also about the potential emotional fallout for his family.