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The Secret Economy of Conspiracy Theories

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

The Secret Economy of Conspiracy Theories

Season 6 Episode 6 | 11m 35s | CC

Conspiracy theories can provide our brains with easy answers that work with our preconceived notions and biases. They can go wild on social media–making big profits for social media companies and media creators.

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