Sometimes, they've been like a cancer on the urge to challenge power—impulse gone awry. They are also often manipulated by the powerful.
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It's a really tough challenge. Conspiracy theories feed on mistrust, and grow it. And, yes, they thrive on social media.
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All this to say, conspiracy theory elections may well continue after 2016. Would take multi-thronged, decades-long fight to get some sanity.
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Left out of piece on conspiracy theories due to space: role of "he said, she said" journalism, false balance, manipulation by powerful...
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Folks pointing out to me pulling of fooling (almost!) everyone with a body-double managed by a hypnotist might be an argument in favor.1 reply 3 retweets 4 likes -
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What's the point of journalism if not to judge importance of stories—a decision that cannot escape ethics & values? https://twitter.com/resnikoff/status/775349836614864896 …
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Seriously, Journalists not exercising moral judgment is, well, software that picks on frequency. Why bother?https://twitter.com/resnikoff/status/775351067416621056 …
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@jessewalker reminding us all that conspiracy theories aren't new. I don't think I disagree with much except+https://twitter.com/notjessewalker/status/775735363499388928 …zeynep tufekci added,
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..I believe falling trust in institutions, weakening gatekeepers and the internet are all contributing to their mainstreaming & visibility.
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I'm not sure how to measure more/less conspiracy theories in the world, but it seems significant to me GOP nominee is the birther-in-chief.
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With many campaign staff & advisers whose distinguishing feature is promulgation of such theories. And he got the nomination in the primary.
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