Chapter
The Rise of the Birds Aren't Real Movement
10:49 - 16:26 (05:37)
The Birds Aren't Real movement started as a humorous conspiracy theory, but has since gained popularity and turned into a rally cry for those who want to hold up a mirror to absurdity. The movement is centered around the idea that the government has replaced all birds with surveillance drones.
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A man decides to create a social media account in order to spread awareness of his belief that birds are actually drones used by the government to spy on citizens, and begins posting ridiculous claims as "proof".
10:49 - 11:42 (00:53)
Summary
A man decides to create a social media account in order to spread awareness of his belief that birds are actually drones used by the government to spy on citizens, and begins posting ridiculous claims as "proof".
ChapterThe Rise of the Birds Aren't Real Movement
EpisodeA Movement to Fight Misinformation... With Misinformation
PodcastThe Daily
Peter and his friends started the Birds Aren't Real movement as a joke, but it gained a lot of traction online and they began producing elaborate videos building out the lore of the conspiracy theory.
11:42 - 13:06 (01:24)
Summary
Peter and his friends started the Birds Aren't Real movement as a joke, but it gained a lot of traction online and they began producing elaborate videos building out the lore of the conspiracy theory.
ChapterThe Rise of the Birds Aren't Real Movement
EpisodeA Movement to Fight Misinformation... With Misinformation
PodcastThe Daily
A movement has started around bird watching with people asking for merchandise and watching and sharing videos and posts about it.
13:06 - 14:46 (01:40)
Summary
A movement has started around bird watching with people asking for merchandise and watching and sharing videos and posts about it.
ChapterThe Rise of the Birds Aren't Real Movement
EpisodeA Movement to Fight Misinformation... With Misinformation
PodcastThe Daily
The Bird Brigade, a group known for spreading the conspiracy theory that birds aren't real, has begun to mobilize for street protests unrelated to birds.
14:46 - 16:26 (01:40)
Summary
The Bird Brigade, a group known for spreading the conspiracy theory that birds aren't real, has begun to mobilize for street protests unrelated to birds. They've used their comedic tactics and absurdism to diffuse tense situations and help bring attention to serious issues.