EPISODE · May 30, 2023 · 44 MIN
OMIS - Web Of Lies - Conspiracy Theories, The Internet & The Far Right With Aoife Gallagher
from Our Man In Stockholm · host Philip O'Connor
Aoife Gallagher's new book "Web of Lies" dives deep into the subject of how easy it is to go down the rabbit hole of compelling online conspiracy theories that can lead to us becoming radicalised, particularly into far-right politics. Aoife talks about the kinds of conspiracy theories that are out there, the different ecosystems and echo chambers that exist, and how Covid changed the game, coalescing many disparate theories around the idea of increased state control, as well as what we can do when those around us are affected. You can order the book here: https://www.gillbooks.ie/politics-current-affairs/politics-current-affairs/web-of-lies
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Aoife Gallagher's new book "Web of Lies" dives deep into the subject of how easy it is to go down the rabbit hole of compelling online conspiracy theories that can lead to us becoming radicalised, particularly into far-right politics. Aoife talks about the kinds of conspiracy theories that are out there, the different ecosystems and echo chambers that exist, and how Covid changed the game, coalescing many disparate theories around the idea of increased state control, as well as what we can do when those around us are affected. You can order the book here: https://www.gillbooks.ie/politics-current-affairs/politics-current-affairs/web-of-lies
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