Coronavirus is a breeding ground for conspiracy theories – here’s why that’s a serious problem
Research output: Other contribution
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- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
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| Original language | English |
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| Publisher | The Conversation Trust |
| Place of Publication | UK |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Publication type | Research output: Other contribution |
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Abstract
The novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world, with new cases being reported all the time. Spreading just as fast, it seems, are conspiracy theories that claim powerful actors are plotting something sinister to do with the virus. Our research into medical conspiracy theories shows that this has the potential to be just as dangerous for societies as the outbreak itself.
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