conspiracies

Photo of 27 Club member, Kurt Cobain, performing

The 27 Club: Strange Coincidence or Something More?

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

Is there a chance that these musicians passed away under strange circumstances?…

December 13, 2022

The Fall of Shane Dawson Has Made People Question His Content

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

Recently, the now 'canceled' online celebrity has been on the receiving end of much criticism — this time, for the controversial nature of his 'conspiracy theory' videos.…

September 30, 2021

conspiracy illustration by Veronica Chen

How Does ‘Conspiracy Thinking’ Manifest in Your Everyday Life?

Alicia Furlan, University of Pittsburgh

The extreme theories may seem outlandish and irrational, but many of our regular beliefs may be no better.…

October 3, 2020

Image of Mikovits, the star of Plandemic

‘Plandemic’ and the Bizarre World of Coronavirus Deniers

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The now viral conspiracy video has spread almost as fast as COVID-19 itself. While not as deadly, misinformation can bring harm to communities.…

August 17, 2020

Why the Chinese Government Doesn’t Want You to Know About Shen Yun

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

The dance troupe has a more surprising backstory than its innocent posters suggest.…

February 18, 2019

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