Coronavirus is a breeding ground for conspiracy theories – here’s why that’s a serious problem

Daniel Jolley; Pia Lamberty

Coronavirus is a breeding ground for conspiracy theories – here’s why that’s a serious problem

Daniel Jolley, Pia Lamberty

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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.

Original language	English
Publisher	The Conversation Trust (UK)
Place of Publication	UK
Publication status	Published - 28 Feb 2020

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