9/11 and Social Media: Twelve steps into the conspiracy galaxy
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The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are the most important entry-level drug for conspiracy theorists in the era of social media, writes Sascha Lobo in his latest column "Twelve Steps into the Conspiracy Galaxy." Phrases like "The Truth about 9/11" would arouse curiosity, followed soon by "doubts about the official version".
Good faith, social reinforcement, recognition and immunization: Many of the mechanisms used by the public are scientifically well studied. With YouTube and other social media also true "radicalization machines" have been added. Therefore, the transformation into a conspiracy theorist is often "irreversible."
In the podcast to the column Lobo deals with the letters and comments of his readers.
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