M18CTID
Well-Known Member
Frightening just how many people believe these conspiracy theories and while the percentages in each country vary, they’re all significantly high regardless of creed or colour. Social media has definitely played a part for me in terms of the increase in numbers of people who buy into this kind of thing.What chance do we have when people like this exist.
Survey uncovers widespread belief in 'dangerous' Covid conspiracy theories | Coronavirus | The Guardian
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Regarding Covid-19, I’ve been saying for months that it’s the ultimate wet dream for conspiracy theorists. Now not all conspiracy theories are dangerous - saying the moon landings were faked, for example, might draw a few sniggers but it doesn’t do anyone any harm in the grand scheme of things and isn’t going to maim or kill people - but some of the lies and misinformation being peddled about this virus can most definitely cause harm, insofar as it may convince people to stop following guidelines and therefore increase their chances of catching and/or spreading the virus. I’ve mentioned the local conspiracy theorist on here in the past, but now I’ve got a long-standing mate spamming me with some of the wilder theories. One being that it’s part of a new world order so as to oppress us and turn us into a communist country. Another is that there is a near 400 page dossier of draconian Covid laws passed by the UK government in March. One of the more extreme laws is that if you refuse a vaccine then they can take everything off you - your house, savings, pension, etc! Now how that one slipped under the radar and got through parliament without anyone in opposition voicing their dissatisfaction is beyond me! I honestly can’t believe some of the stuff I’m hearing, yet when I challenge it and try and point out how far-fetched it all is, I get told to stop taking the piss!