Comedian Tim Dillon discusses his skepticism towards conspiracy theories including the 9/11 attacks and Sandy Hook shooting.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 rise of conspiracy theories may represent a deep fragmentation of trust in science and government. While exploring new ideas and discoveries is exciting, it's important to remain skeptical of popular conspiracy theories that can quickly form large movements.
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 susceptibility to right-wing rhetoric that promotes hate towards immigrants and people buying placebo cures for never heard of diseases or problems may be connected, leading to a possible karmic reckoning for the harm caused by preventable diseases. Boringness can be seen as a self-defense mechanism for someone who wants to trick people into thinking they're poorer than they actually are.
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 group of conspiracy theorists who believe governments are not real and run people are highlighted by their desire to lead a revolution and build a society that protects the citizens' interests in the context of the pandemic.
Our need to make sense of the world and tell ourselves a story can lead to the creation and belief in conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories are often used to complete the story in the absence of understanding or uncertainty.
In this podcast, the host discusses the flaws in conspiracy theories and pseudo-science with a particular emphasis on the Flat Earth theory and Dianetics. There is no evidence provided for claims made within these theories and programs.
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 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.
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.
A writer shares experiences of the presence of conspiracy theories in multiple writer rooms, with the Kennedy assassination being a popular topic.
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.
