Chapter
The Spread of QAnon Conspiracy Theories on Social Media
14:03 - 20:45 (06:42)
QAnon conspiracy theories, such as the misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, have spread rapidly on social media due to the shareability of aesthetic image memes that ask seemingly harmless questions. These theories have led to a large following and increased risk of violence in its believers.
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QAnon conspiracy theories merge with child trafficking rumors on social media, attracting followers who may not be familiar with QAnon's other beliefs.
14:03 - 15:36 (01:33)
Summary
QAnon conspiracy theories merge with child trafficking rumors on social media, attracting followers who may not be familiar with QAnon's other beliefs.
ChapterThe Spread of QAnon Conspiracy Theories on Social Media
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Visual posts on social media can spread quickly due to their appealing aesthetics, even if the content is not entirely accurate or informative.
15:36 - 17:13 (01:37)
Summary
Visual posts on social media can spread quickly due to their appealing aesthetics, even if the content is not entirely accurate or informative.
ChapterThe Spread of QAnon Conspiracy Theories on Social Media
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Journalist Jeff Sharlet discusses his experiences interviewing individuals who have fallen into the grip of QAnon conspiracies, and how the walled garden effect of echo chambers like QAnon can make it hard to escape the lies being spread.
17:13 - 19:24 (02:10)
Summary
Journalist Jeff Sharlet discusses his experiences interviewing individuals who have fallen into the grip of QAnon conspiracies, and how the walled garden effect of echo chambers like QAnon can make it hard to escape the lies being spread.
ChapterThe Spread of QAnon Conspiracy Theories on Social Media
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The QAnon conspiracy theory heavily promoted the idea that the 2020 election was going to be stolen, and that Joe Biden was a weak candidate who could only win through fraud.
19:24 - 20:45 (01:20)
Summary
The QAnon conspiracy theory heavily promoted the idea that the 2020 election was going to be stolen, and that Joe Biden was a weak candidate who could only win through fraud. The theory also included bizarre claims about the Clintons and adrenochrome, as well as the controversy surrounding the Q shaman's demands in jail.