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Exploring the depths: Gabriel Gatehouse delves into edgelords, conspiracy theories, and Trump’s America | Podcasts

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Exploring the depths: Gabriel Gatehouse delves into edgelords, conspiracy theories, and Trump’s America | Podcasts

Gatehouse found himself surrounded by a mix of Trump supporters, anti-vaxxers, QAnon believers, and other conspiracy theorists. It was a surreal experience for him, as he watched these groups come together in their shared distrust of the system. This moment sparked his interest in exploring the world of conspiracy theories and how they influence politics … Read more

American teenagers immersed in conspiracy theories, distrustful of news media

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American teenagers immersed in conspiracy theories, distrustful of news media

The News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, released a study last week that shows the alarming frequency with which American teenagers are exposed to – and believe – conspiracy theories on social media. But the research also found that teaching students media literacy is associated with healthy online habits like fact-checking before sharing on … Read more