The problem with #conspiracy theories (peddled at the other place & occasionally here too) is the absence of actual evidence to support claims is seen as further evidence of conspiracy; when #politics turns in this direction, you know nothing good is going to happen.
But the Q. is if you cannot neuter conspiracy theories by the deployment of evidence, what can you do?
I ask as at the other place, the return of Alex Jones (under #ElonMusks 'protection') looks about to further push such ideas!
Emeritus Prof Christopher May /
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