The Spread of Conspiracy Theories

10/06/2021 13 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

Questions about COVID-19 led to numerous conspiracy theories encouraged by celebrities and tabloids. One notable theory was the link between the new 5G cellular network and the virus. We are joined by Professor Axel Bruns, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society to find out how these conspiracy theories seem to spread so easily.
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Show Notes
Telstra's Campaign:
Does 5G Spread Coronavirus
Research article published in Media International Australia:
‘Corona? 5G? or both?’: the dynamics of COVID-19/5G conspiracy theories on Facebook

View transcript: https://www.admscentre.org.au/transcript-the-spread-of-conspiracy-theories/

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