I hadn't noticed this shift in emphasis, but I did notice that the "vaccine is a bioweapon that activates the virus" is not a new conspiracy theory. I saw it last year when the vaccines were first in the pipeline.https://twitter.com/RVAwonk/status/1422925295913521155 …
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Yeah it’s been around. It’s interesting to see how people adjust their mental models to make it so these various conspiracy theories can all be true at the same time.
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Mike Adams, of course, has the most batshit wild version of the "bioweapon" theory variant I can recall having seen. Let's just say that it involves the global elite and aliens. Yes, aliens. And a binary bioweapon.https://respectfulinsolence.com/2020/10/21/oblivion-agenda-by-mike-adams/ …
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The depressing thing is, this isn't a new conspiracy theory either. Pre-pandemic, Adams was peddling a precursor.https://respectfulinsolence.com/2019/07/19/vaccine-holocaust/ …
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Replying to @gorskon
Yes, and unfortunately these bizarre conspiracy theories are now more common than ever, which is going to take a toll. I’m scared to think about what the “spillover” effect will be in terms of increasing hesitance/refusal for other vaccines (in addition to COVID).
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Also wow, that article.
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