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The "Birds Aren't Real" Conspiracy Theory
00:00 - 04:46 (04:46)
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.
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"The Daily" explores the creation of the movement "Birds Aren't Real," a fake conspiracy theory that claims birds are government drones created to spy on citizens in the US.
00:00 - 01:21 (01:21)
Summary
"The Daily" explores the creation of the movement "Birds Aren't Real," a fake conspiracy theory that claims birds are government drones created to spy on citizens in the US. The group behind this movement aims to confront the issue of misinformation in a humorous and satirical way.
ChapterThe "Birds Aren't Real" Conspiracy Theory
EpisodeA Movement to Fight Misinformation... With Misinformation
PodcastThe Daily
The government allegedly genocided over 12 billion birds and replaced them with surveillance drones in disguise that film us every day, according to a conspiracy theory that has recently gained traction in mainstream youth culture.
01:21 - 04:46 (03:25)
Summary
The government allegedly genocided over 12 billion birds and replaced them with surveillance drones in disguise that film us every day, according to a conspiracy theory that has recently gained traction in mainstream youth culture.