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.
The speaker shares his empathy for those who fall victim to conspiracy mindsets, but acknowledges that it's not healthy to feel empathy for certain ideologies such as racism and homophobia. He believes people fall into these mindsets when they feel like the system is failing and become the victims in their own narrative.
The podcast discusses the rise of conspiracy theories amongst the general population, facilitated by the spread of misinformation and personalization of news.
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 alleged conspiracy behind the death of General George S. Patton and his intention to disclose the anti-grav device that the United States acquired from Germany in 1945.
The episode discusses the origin of conspiracy theories, the effect of lack of knowledge and the important role of institutions in shaping public opinion.
The acceptance of conspiracy theories has been a part of human society's evolution and represents a primitive way of thinking that has since been replaced with critical thinking and scientific evidence over the years.
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 Daily Beast reports on the evolution of Natural News, a website that started with hippie food products and evolved into a platform for conspiracy theories, including false claims about the Sandy Hook shooting.
The world with conspiracy theories and without looks the same, but responsible conspiracy theorizing involves looking at the history of unearthed conspiracies and applying the same rules used for any other topic. The assassination of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai in 2010 involved 26 individuals on multiple teams converging with false passports.
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.
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.
Host Woody shares his theory that Richard Nixon was responsible for the assassination of John F. Kennedy and discusses the evidence he believes supports his claim with co-host Jim. Jim is skeptical but Woody remains determined to seek justice.
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 reflects on how conspiracy theories, such as birds not being real, require as much belief as controversial beliefs like the denial of the Holocaust. They also mention a personal experience with a bird, which leads to a playful suggestion for a name.
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.
