Conspiracy theories in the age of corona: How they flourish, and why they are a problem

Rikke Peters

Conspiracy theories in the age of corona: How they flourish, and why they are a problem

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Abstract

The uncertainty of coronavirus leaves room for alternative explanations, but conspiracy theories’ mistrust of experts and authorities could potentially weaken democracy.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	ScienceNordic
Status	Udgivet - 8 jun. 2020

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Medier, kommunikation og sprog
5G
Coronavirus
conspiracy theories
distrust
fake news
power critique

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https://sciencenordic.com/denmark-society-and-culture/conspiracy-theories-in-the-age-of-corona-how-they-flourish-and-why-they-are-a-problem/1694096

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Konspirationsteorier i coronaens tid: Sådan opstår de, og derfor er de et problem
Peters, R., 18 maj 2020, I: Videnskab.dk.
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Conspiracy theories in the age of corona: How they flourish, and why they are a problem

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Konspirationsteorier i coronaens tid: Sådan opstår de, og derfor er de et problem

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