WIRED Politics Lab
The Conspiracy of Campus Protests
May 9, 2024
Exploring campus protests over the war in Gaza, disinformation and foreign influence, crucial role of student journalists, Russia's disinformation tactics, conspiracy theories about Boy Scouts name change, TikTok trends shaping beliefs, and a teaser for the next episode on depleting vital resources.
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- Campus protests are increasingly plagued by disinformation and conspiracies, affecting the reporting of facts by student journalists.
- Foreign actors like Russia, China, and Iran are actively exploiting US college campus protests to spread false narratives and destabilize societal stability.
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Boy Scouts Conspiracy
The Boy Scouts of America announced a change in their name to Scouting America for inclusivity, sparking conspiracy theories about liberal influence, with the Proud Boys suggesting a replacement called Junior Proud Boys. However, the rebranding actually aims for greater diversity, involving girls and women in scouting activities.
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