Understanding Journalism (or Its Absence) in the Age of Conspiracy

Posted Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:00 pm

Michael Bugeja | Poynter

From Area 51 aliens and Bigfoot sightings to deep state cabals and QAnon fanatics, conspiracy groups proliferate content on social media, often eclipsing fact-based news.

There are numerous explanations. Some experts believe conspiracy theories flourish in environments of political or social unrest. They point to former President Donald Trump’s conspiratorial claims...

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