EPISODE · Mar 8, 2026 · 59 MIN
Turn Me On, Dead Man
from Kill The Computer
We discuss the history of celebrity clone replacement conspiracy theories and their place in the broader political moment. Articles discussed in this episode: Clones and zombies: rethinking conspiracy theories and the digital public sphere through a (post)-colonial perspective: Iginio Gagliardone, Matti Pohjonen, Stephanie Diepeveen & Samuel Olaniran https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/1369118X.2023.2239890 Why Is the Internet Obsessed With Celebrity Clone Conspiracy Theories? By Carly Thomas https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/internets-obsession-celebrity-clone-conspiracy-theories-1236520246/ Support us at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer
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We discuss the history of celebrity clone replacement conspiracy theories and their place in the broader political moment.Articles discussed in this episode:Clones and zombies: rethinking conspiracy theories and the digital public sphere through a (post)-colonial perspective: Iginio Gagliardone, Matti Pohjonen, Stephanie Diepeveen & Samuel Olaniranhttps://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/1369118X.2023.2239890Why Is the Internet Obsessed With Celebrity Clone Conspiracy Theories? By Carly Thomashttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/internets-obsession-celebrity-clone-conspiracy-theories-1236520246/Support us at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer
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