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Conspiracy theories are the new pandemic infecting public life

Conspiracy theories are the new pandemic infecting public life

19 July 2023

Millions of people, from all walks of life, have come to believe aspects of the QAnon conspiracy theory. Prevention is our only hope, says James Ball
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Digging into the return of an 80-year-old meme, the turbo-encabulator

22 June 2022

A retro meme that fondly satirises absurd technical language is still bringing engineers joy, finds Annalee Newitz, who is ready for the crypto version
The rise of computer-generated, artificially intelligent influencers

The rise of computer-generated, artificially intelligent influencers

8 June 2022

Virtual humans are gaining popularity on social media, with some amassing millions of young followers. But what psychological impact are they having?

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