Media Attacks On Kamala Harris Tend To Follow A Bleak Pattern
Scrutiny of Kamala Harris highlights persistent themes of sexism, racism and conspiracy theories, echoing attacks…
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Unsubstantiated Conspiracy Theories Continue To Attract People
Many people believe at least one conspiracy theory. And that isn’t necessarily a bad thing…
Why Some People Don’t Trust Science & How To Change Their Minds
During the pandemic, a third of people in the UK reported that their trust in…
Ignore, Rebut And Embrace: How To Shut Down Conspiracies
Australia’s recent Indigenous Voice referendum was marred by baseless allegations about what it actually meant,…
Obama To Biden — Facial Marks Leave Behind A Trail Of Questions
Was it a sleep device? What was ‘mysterious’ about that ‘line’? Why now? Such and…
A Time To Speak & A Time To Refrain From It
Recently, one of my colleagues wondered aloud whether train accidents are not happening ‘too frequently’?…
Bullying, Power, Control: Why People Believe In Conspiracy Theories
From vaccine uptake to violent extremism, conspiracy beliefs are linked to distrust in major institutions…
‘Crazy And Evil’: Bill Gates Surprised By Pandemic Conspiracies
Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist Bill Gates says he has been taken aback by the volume…