Kate Middleton's Cancer Battle: Unraveling the Conspiracies
The recent announcement of Kate Middleton's cancer treatment should put an end to the wild speculation about her whereabouts, but the frenzy surrounding the conspiracy theories raises questions about the mass delusion and the media's coverage of such stories. Expert Joseph Uscinski explains that while some people may have genuinely believed the conspiracies, many were simply having fun with it, and the mainstream media's coverage has contributed to its widespread attention. He also discusses the impact of new communication technologies like A.I. on misinformation and emphasizes that most conspiracy theories, including the Kate Middleton conspiracy, will eventually fade away without a long-term impact.
1 year ago•Source: Slate
