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conspiracy theory
Also known as: conspiracy theory, conspiracy theories
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE FIFTH KIND -- A Ridiculous ... disappointmentmedia.com Apr 7, 2020 4 facts
perspectiveReviewer Sean Boelman characterizes the documentary 'Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind' as a collection of conspiracy theories and pseudoscience that is over two hours long.
claimThe scientific method requires that a hypothesis be proven before it is claimed as reality, otherwise it risks being categorized as a conspiracy theory.
perspectiveSean Boelman, the reviewer of the documentary 'Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind', characterizes the film as a two-hour-long info dump that focuses on conspiracy theories and pseudoscience.
perspectiveAn anonymous commenter asserts that claims about reality become conspiracy theories when they are asserted without proof.
How to misjudge Dr. Steven Greer on UFOs with chatGPT4 storiform.com Mar 25, 2023 3 facts
perspectiveThe author of the article views the term "conspiracy theory" as a pejorative tool used by the mainstream to discourage critical analysis and to promote the assumption that all conspiracy theories are false.
claimThe author of the article claims that no scientist has conducted a prospective statistical study on conspiracy theories over time to determine their accuracy or frequency of evolving into accepted truth.
perspectiveCritics argue that believing Steven Greer's views carries risks, including the spread of misinformation, the promotion of conspiracy theories that undermine institutional trust, and potential fear-mongering regarding extraterrestrial threats.
Disclosure movement - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
claimThe internet forum AboveTopSecret is described as a hub for ufology and conspiracy theories where adherents debate whether government efforts to make UFO report files more accessible represent the beginning of the end of an alleged cover-up or its revival.
claimThe internet forum AboveTopSecret is described as a hub of ufology and conspiracy theories where adherents debate whether government efforts to make UFO report files more accessible represent the beginning of the end of the alleged cover-up or its revival.
claimOn the internet forum AboveTopSecret, which is described as a hub for ufology and conspiracy theories, users have debated whether government efforts to increase access to UFO report files represent the beginning of the end of the alleged cover-up or its revival.
Unidentified flying object - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
claimConspiracy theories regarding UFOs often allege that governments conceal evidence of alien visitors and, in some variants, collaborate with them.
referenceDavid G. Robertson's 2016 book 'UFOs, Conspiracy Theories and the New Age: Millennial Conspiracism' explores the intersection of UFOs and conspiracy theories.
Virtue Epistemology - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy plato.stanford.edu Jul 9, 1999 2 facts
claimCassam (2016) argues that people are prone to intellectual vices, which are defined as character traits that impede effective and responsible inquiry, based on literature regarding conspiracy theories and conspiratorial thinking.
claimEmpirical research by Meyer, Alfano, and de Bruin (2021) demonstrates that possessing the epistemic vices of indifference to truth and intellectual rigidity predicts an individual's acceptance of fake news, conspiracy theories, and misinformation regarding COVID-19.
Social Epistemology – Introduction to Philosophy - Rebus Press press.rebus.community 2 facts
claimA widespread attitude in epistemology is that there is a large class of testimony, such as gossip, rumors, tabloid headlines, and conspiracy theories, that individuals should be disposed to dismiss.
claimSocial epistemology has gained urgency due to rapid technological changes that allow for the immediate access of both high-quality peer-reviewed research and unreliable information like conspiracy theories, radical manifestos, and celebrity medical tips.
"They'll Erase You" - Super Elites, Invention Secrecy Act, Tesla, UFOs shortform.com Jun 24, 2024 2 facts
claimThe claims regarding a covert group controlling advanced technologies lack substantial evidence and may be based on conspiracy theories rather than verified facts.
claimThe notion of a covert group controlling suppressed technologies is a common conspiracy theory trope that is difficult to prove or disprove due to its secretive nature.
Emails Reveal Epstein's Ties to Mossad—But Corporate ... - FAIR.org fair.org Nov 14, 2025 2 facts
perspectiveMurtaza Hussain stated that US corporate media is "deliberately ignoring" the story of the Handala hack because they have spent significant time framing Epstein's intelligence ties as a conspiracy theory and find it difficult to conceive that contravening evidence is emerging.
perspectiveThe author of the FAIR.org article criticizes Jay Caspian Kang for using a "conspiracy theory" frame, arguing that this approach overlooked files from Drop Site and failed to scrutinize the actions of Jeffrey Epstein's associates and government officials.
Media Coverage - News Center - Baruch College newscenter.baruch.cuny.edu 1 fact
referenceRalph Blumenthal authored the article 'From Conspiracy Theories to Congressional Hearings: How UFOs Became Mainstream in America,' which was published in USA Today on August 31, 2023.
UFOs and the U.S. government: The push towards greater ... - WBUR wbur.org Nov 14, 2023 1 fact
perspectiveMeghna Chakrabarti argues that conspiracy theories are resistant to collapse because they eliminate uncertainty in favor of a particular type of certainty, regardless of whether that certainty is true.
Jeffrey Epstein and Israel: What Do the Records Show? sana.sy Mar 18, 2026 1 fact
claimMainstream U.S. media outlets often categorize speculation about Jeffrey Epstein's intelligence ties as fringe conspiracy theories, potentially amplified by disinformation.
Review: Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind - Washington Examiner washingtonexaminer.com Apr 24, 2020 1 fact
perspectiveSteven Greer's bias towards conspiracy theories undermines his credibility even when he identifies accurate connections.
The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 1 fact
claimThe conspiracy theory provides a rationale for Kuwait's refusal to negotiate with Iraq and Iraq's decision to invade, suggesting that Kuwait would not have provoked Iraq without a prior U.S. pledge of support.
Why organisations must embrace the 'open source' paradigm blogs.lse.ac.uk Jan 5, 2024 1 fact
perspectiveThe accelerated propagation of conspiracy theories and fake news on social media creates an urgent need to make recommendation algorithms on platforms such as X, Facebook, TikTok, and ChatGPT publicly available.