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Show 2020-30 Segment 2 Today's Conspiracy Theories: Internet Accusations And Possibly Dangerous Confusion

Episode Summary

Prof. Lauren Hall of Rochester Institute of Technology talks about her recent op-ed that examines the spread of potentially dangerous conspiracy theories. Among them are the “Q Anon” claims that hundreds of thousands of children are abducted and forced into sex trafficking each year, which is false. Dr. Hall explains why we should be careful of our information sources and how spreading false conspiracy theories can actually harm those we’re trying to help.