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Understanding QAnon and Conspiracy Theories Spread Online
30:18 - 38:58 (08:40)
The hosts of the podcast discuss the dynamics of how conspiracies like QAnon spread online and the emotional responses of those who are rejected. They also offer recommendations for wellness and alternative medicine spaces to avoid conspiracies.
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It's important to approach conversations with conspiracy theorists with empathy and without judgment if you want to help pull them out of their beliefs, according to experts.
30:18 - 34:11 (03:53)
Summary
It's important to approach conversations with conspiracy theorists with empathy and without judgment if you want to help pull them out of their beliefs, according to experts. However, trying to debate or fact check them will only drive them deeper into their beliefs.
ChapterUnderstanding QAnon and Conspiracy Theories Spread Online
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The idea of the deep state, the New World Order and the cabal that QAnon believes in has its roots in anti-Semitic conspiracy theories from Oklahoma City bombings and Ruby Ridge.
34:11 - 36:01 (01:50)
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The idea of the deep state, the New World Order and the cabal that QAnon believes in has its roots in anti-Semitic conspiracy theories from Oklahoma City bombings and Ruby Ridge. People often wonder if it should be legal to believe in conspiracy theories.
ChapterUnderstanding QAnon and Conspiracy Theories Spread Online
EpisodeThe Wellness to QAnon Pipeline
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The collective responses of those outside of QAnon only serve to accelerate the extremist group’s dynamics and adherents gravitate towards those who share their beliefs.
36:01 - 38:58 (02:57)
Summary
The collective responses of those outside of QAnon only serve to accelerate the extremist group’s dynamics and adherents gravitate towards those who share their beliefs. Experts suggest as good practice that people who enter wellness spaces should be presented with better information so that they’re not as likely to transition into extremist thinking.