Automated Societies

The Spread of Conspiracy Theories


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Questions about COVID-19 led to numerous conspiracy theories encouraged by celebrities and tabloids. One notable theory was the link between the new 5G cellular network and the virus. We are joined by Professor Axel Bruns, from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society to find out how these conspiracy theories seem to spread so easily.

Follow Axel Bruns on Twitter @snurb_dot_info

Show Notes

Telstra's Campaign:

Does 5G Spread Coronavirus

Research article published in Media International Australia:

‘Corona? 5G? or both?’: the dynamics of COVID-19/5G conspiracy theories on Facebook

View transcript: https://www.admscentre.org.au/transcript-the-spread-of-conspiracy-theories/

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