The New World Order is a conspiracy theory that creates a sense of fear and paranoia among people. Right-wing conspiracy crackpots often associate it with Satan-based secret societies, but the truth is that the world is so complex and indifferent that it doesn't even know you exist.
A discussion about the feasibility of long-term manipulation of populations, as proposed by conspiracy theories, and how the reality is more likely to be rooted in incompetence.
Conspiracy theories surrounding UFO sightings often ignore data that doesn't support their claims. However, with new technology and data collection methods, it's likely that some unexplained sightings are simply natural phenomena or man-made objects reflecting off in the distance.
The "Birds Aren't Real" movement is a fake conspiracy theory that claims the government replaced all birds with surveillance drones in the 1970s. Despite its absurdity, it has gained support among young people online and has become a part of internet and youth culture.
The speaker discusses the vast number of conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of JFK and how they have been fueled by the prevalence of conspiracy thinking in modern times.
The speaker experiences an awkward car ride with two people who discuss conspiracy theories and a confrontation with Trump-supporting protesters at a protest.
The transcript discusses how Pascal's Wager could be applied to understanding conspiracy theories and encourages people to consider more nuanced views rather than subscribing to global conspiracies.
The unintentional influence that conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones have on sparking acts of violence is similar to the intentional propaganda tactics used by ISIS, while companies profit from our state of constant fear and war.
The guest explains how extreme ideological views can signal loyalty and threat to certain groups, aside from the vaccine concept.
The speaker discusses a pitch for a story involving a female police officer trafficking information and how they started writing about conspiracy theories with proof, even if it's just a small one.
A mysterious set of VHS tapes, Amanda the Adventurer, has caught the attention of a group of people who are trying to gather them and harness their power, while others are warning against watching the cursed episodes.
In this episode, Bill Maher highlights the prevalence of conspiracy theories and anti-Semitism in the world of politics and entertainment.
The street designs of Washington, D.C. were originally laid out in powerful Satanic symbols by Masonic planners, resulting in the entire federal government complex reverberating with Satanic power, according to conspiracy theories. It is believed that the radiance of the city is designed to gather the most power possible from the vortex.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the consequences of having controversial episodes taken down, and suggest that conspiracy theorists should avoid becoming too popular for advertisers to be comfortable. They also suggest having guests who are strongly opposed to pedophilia.
Some people believe that the death of hiker Diana was a part of a conspiracy theory related to the park's anniversary, as it was designated a park on the same day she went on a hike in the area.
The speaker discusses their own experience with talking about a suspicious death and the difficulties that arise when trying to express suspicions without sounding like a conspiracy theorist. They also mention the importance of understanding medical terminology and how to recognize inconsistencies in information.
The podcaster discusses the theory that the spread of anti-vax misinformation is a deliberate attempt to weed out those who are against the government, and highlights the potential consequences of vaccine hesitancy.
Some people who are into wellness fads can eventually be led closer to anti-vaxx or QAnon beliefs which themselves are related to white supremacy, with QAnon often using hashtags like "save the children" to disguise their real agenda.
A conversation about a pilot who worked with a cocaine trafficker for the CIA, and after writing two 9-11 truth books, was mysteriously shot to death along with his teenage children and dog, brings up questions about potential CIA involvement.
The host talks about a conspiracy theory surrounding himself and welcomes Bob Saget as a special guest.
