Belief of Aliens Derailed This Internet Pioneer's Career. Now He's Facing Prison
(bloomberg.com)
One day in August 2021, Joseph Firmage walked into a video production studio in Salt Lake City and declared that he was going to change the world.
One day in August 2021, Joseph Firmage walked into a video production studio in Salt Lake City and declared that he was going to change the world.
The Zizians (2020)
(zizians.info)
Attendants of the 2019 CFAR alumni reunion were shocked to arrive at Camp Meeker only to be turned away by police. The venue was occupied by five masked protesters in black robes. Surrounding them were several police cruisers, SWAT, and a helicopter. The figures who were reportedly there to protest had made themselves seem too sinister, and the police response was based on the procedure for dealing with a mass shooting.
Attendants of the 2019 CFAR alumni reunion were shocked to arrive at Camp Meeker only to be turned away by police. The venue was occupied by five masked protesters in black robes. Surrounding them were several police cruisers, SWAT, and a helicopter. The figures who were reportedly there to protest had made themselves seem too sinister, and the police response was based on the procedure for dealing with a mass shooting.
Forgeries, Fakes, and Phantom Time
(historytoday.com)
According to some, written history began in the 14th century. It may seem ridiculous, but the Phantom Time conspiracy theory has serious implications.
According to some, written history began in the 14th century. It may seem ridiculous, but the Phantom Time conspiracy theory has serious implications.
Trump orders release of last JFK, RFK, King assassination files
(yahoo.com)
US President Donald Trump ordered the declassification Thursday of the last secret files on the assassination of president John F. Kennedy, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death.
US President Donald Trump ordered the declassification Thursday of the last secret files on the assassination of president John F. Kennedy, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death.
Better digital literacy can help reduce climate and disaster conspiracy theories
(theconversation.com)
In recent years, the proliferation of conspiracy theories amid escalating climate disasters and their aftermath has become an alarming trend.
In recent years, the proliferation of conspiracy theories amid escalating climate disasters and their aftermath has become an alarming trend.
"Project Russia," Unknown in the West, Reveals Putin's Playbook
(washingtonspectator.org)
Between 2005 and 2010, a set of books called “Project Russia” was distributed to high-ranking officials in the Russian government and other influential thought leaders. The books offered a detailed program of spiritual warfare against Western democracies culminating in “controlled global collapse” and the establishment of a “supranational” state headed by a Prince-Monk who “best understands the world.” The plan described is ultimately a program for subjugating the world, which would also be united together in a single religion.
Between 2005 and 2010, a set of books called “Project Russia” was distributed to high-ranking officials in the Russian government and other influential thought leaders. The books offered a detailed program of spiritual warfare against Western democracies culminating in “controlled global collapse” and the establishment of a “supranational” state headed by a Prince-Monk who “best understands the world.” The plan described is ultimately a program for subjugating the world, which would also be united together in a single religion.
The consensus on Havana Syndrome is cracking
(theatlantic.com)
After long denying the possibility, some intelligence agencies are no longer willing to rule out a mystery weapon.
After long denying the possibility, some intelligence agencies are no longer willing to rule out a mystery weapon.
Heritage Foundation plans to 'identify and target' Wikipedia editors
(forward.com)
The Heritage Foundation plans to “identify and target” volunteer editors on Wikipedia who it says are “abusing their position” by publishing content the group believes to be antisemitic, according to documents obtained by the Forward.
The Heritage Foundation plans to “identify and target” volunteer editors on Wikipedia who it says are “abusing their position” by publishing content the group believes to be antisemitic, according to documents obtained by the Forward.
Flat Earthers Went to Antarctica to Look at the Sun. What Happened
(sciencealert.com)
In a surprise conclusion to a project dubbed The Final Experiment, several well-known believers in a non-spherical Earth have had a change of heart.
In a surprise conclusion to a project dubbed The Final Experiment, several well-known believers in a non-spherical Earth have had a change of heart.
The Ghosts in the Machine – Spotify's plot against musicians
(harpers.org)
Spotify, I discovered, not only has partnerships with a web of production companies, which, as one former employee put it, provide Spotify with “music we benefited from financially,” but also a team of employees working to seed these tracks on playlists across the platform.
Spotify, I discovered, not only has partnerships with a web of production companies, which, as one former employee put it, provide Spotify with “music we benefited from financially,” but also a team of employees working to seed these tracks on playlists across the platform.
Flat Earther admits he was wrong after traveling 9K miles to Antarctica to test
(themirror.com)
In a surprising turn of events, a well-known flat-earther conceded that his long-held conspiracy theory was incorrect after embarking on a 9,000-mile journey to Antarctica.
In a surprising turn of events, a well-known flat-earther conceded that his long-held conspiracy theory was incorrect after embarking on a 9,000-mile journey to Antarctica.
What Is Project Blue Beam? Conspiracy Theory Erupts over Drones
(newsweek.com)
The recent surge in mysterious drone sightings across the United States has sparked a resurgence of the Project Blue Beam conspiracy theory, which claims the global elites plan to fake an alien invasion.
The recent surge in mysterious drone sightings across the United States has sparked a resurgence of the Project Blue Beam conspiracy theory, which claims the global elites plan to fake an alien invasion.
Sold-out farm shops, smuggling, safety warnings: US battle over raw milk grows
(theguardian.com)
Unpasteurised milk, seen as both anti-government and anti-corporate, soars in popularity among conspiracy theorists and new agers
Unpasteurised milk, seen as both anti-government and anti-corporate, soars in popularity among conspiracy theorists and new agers
Left-wing conspiracy theories and 'missing' votes in wake of Trump election win
(skeptic.org.uk)
My subject of interest is conspiracy theories. I’ve written 20 articles for this site and only a few are about something other than conspiracy theories. I’ve never really encountered a lack of material for the subject; conspiracy theories exist about everything and anything. In the course that I teach on the subject, I initially had to focus on the “greatest hits” of conspiracy theories: Moon landing deniers, JFK assassination theories, 9/11 “truth”, and the then growing Flat Earth movement.
My subject of interest is conspiracy theories. I’ve written 20 articles for this site and only a few are about something other than conspiracy theories. I’ve never really encountered a lack of material for the subject; conspiracy theories exist about everything and anything. In the course that I teach on the subject, I initially had to focus on the “greatest hits” of conspiracy theories: Moon landing deniers, JFK assassination theories, 9/11 “truth”, and the then growing Flat Earth movement.
Congressional Republicans conclude SARS-CoV-2 originated in a lab leak
(arstechnica.com)
A textbook example of shifting the standards of evidence to suit its authors' needs.
A textbook example of shifting the standards of evidence to suit its authors' needs.
What to Do About Conspiracy Theories?
(taylorfrancis.com)
Increasingly social activists, journalists and policy makers have expressed concern over the proliferation of conspiracy theories in the public space.
Increasingly social activists, journalists and policy makers have expressed concern over the proliferation of conspiracy theories in the public space.
Try asking ChatGPT about "David Mayer"
(ycombinator.com)
I saw this on a conspiracy theory forum, and just tested it out myself. For some reason ChatGPT has an error and says "I'm unable to produce a response."
I saw this on a conspiracy theory forum, and just tested it out myself. For some reason ChatGPT has an error and says "I'm unable to produce a response."
An Idaho County Will Publish Everyone's Ballots to Combat Mistrust
(nytimes.com)
After enduring a host of election conspiracy claims in recent years, Ada County believes it has found a way to restore confidence in the vote-counting system.
After enduring a host of election conspiracy claims in recent years, Ada County believes it has found a way to restore confidence in the vote-counting system.
An Idaho County Will Publish Everyone's Ballots
(nytimes.com)
After enduring a host of election conspiracy claims in recent years, Ada County believes it has found a way to restore confidence in the vote-counting system.
After enduring a host of election conspiracy claims in recent years, Ada County believes it has found a way to restore confidence in the vote-counting system.
Microsoft and My Tinfoil Journey
(bobbytables.io)
Either Microsoft support is wildly incompetent or there's a large scale fraud operation going on.
Either Microsoft support is wildly incompetent or there's a large scale fraud operation going on.
Judge orders hearing to review Onion's purchase of Alex Jones's InfoWars
(theguardian.com)
A judge has intervened and ordered a hearing to review the purchase of the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s InfoWars site by the satirical news site the Onion.
A judge has intervened and ordered a hearing to review the purchase of the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’s InfoWars site by the satirical news site the Onion.
The Onion wins Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy auction
(nbcnews.com)
The Onion, the satirical news company that repeatedly spoofed conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, has won the bankruptcy auction for control over his media empire — most notably InfoWars, the far-right, conspiracy-minded website that served as Jones' primary online platform.
The Onion, the satirical news company that repeatedly spoofed conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, has won the bankruptcy auction for control over his media empire — most notably InfoWars, the far-right, conspiracy-minded website that served as Jones' primary online platform.
The Onion buys Infowars
(nytimes.com)
The Onion, a satirical publication that skewers newsmakers and current events, said on Thursday that it had won a bankruptcy auction to acquire Infowars, a website founded and operated by the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
The Onion, a satirical publication that skewers newsmakers and current events, said on Thursday that it had won a bankruptcy auction to acquire Infowars, a website founded and operated by the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
US Congress to hold second hearing on UFOs in attempt to 'pull back curtain'
(theguardian.com)
The United States Congress will hold a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the topic of UFOs that some lawmakers are hopeful will lead to new information on a subject that is the focus of many conspiracy theorists but has also recently attracted serious attention from government officials.
The United States Congress will hold a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the topic of UFOs that some lawmakers are hopeful will lead to new information on a subject that is the focus of many conspiracy theorists but has also recently attracted serious attention from government officials.
Election Fraud Conspiracy Theories Are Already Thriving Online
(wired.com)
Election workers in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are not destroying mail-in ballots cast for former president Donald Trump. The Department of Defense did not issue a directive last month giving US soldiers unprecedented authority to use lethal force against Trump supporters who riot if the former president loses next week. And no, 180,000 Amish people did not register to vote in Pennsylvania—given there are only 92,600 Amish living in the state, including minors.
Election workers in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are not destroying mail-in ballots cast for former president Donald Trump. The Department of Defense did not issue a directive last month giving US soldiers unprecedented authority to use lethal force against Trump supporters who riot if the former president loses next week. And no, 180,000 Amish people did not register to vote in Pennsylvania—given there are only 92,600 Amish living in the state, including minors.