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Conspiracy Theories What’s real, what’s not?

Conspiracy Theories What’s real, what’s not?. Conspiracy Theory. “Explanatory proposition that accuses a person, group or organization of having caused or covered up an event of great social, political, or economic impact.” Accusing someone or group of covering up a major event.

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Conspiracy Theories What’s real, what’s not?

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  1. Conspiracy TheoriesWhat’s real, what’s not?

  2. Conspiracy Theory • “Explanatory proposition that accuses a person, group or organization of having caused or covered up an event of great social, political, or economic impact.” • Accusing someone or group of covering up a major event.

  3. Examples of Conspiracy Theories?

  4. Common Conspiracy Theories • JFK Assassinated by the CIA • Roswell Aliens • Moon landing faked • Illuminati/One World Government • 9/11 caused by the U.S. government • Obama not born in the U.S. • The government implanting computer chips in people

  5. How to tell what’s true • Does it sound right? • What is the background of the person making the claim? Are they reliable? • What do other sources say? • What do eye witnesses say? • What do documents say? • What does the data say? • What do most researchers and experts say? (Professors, historians, scientists, doctors…etc)

  6. The truth about conspiracy theories… -Fun to think about, but usually not true -Don’t hold up when put to the test -In a free society it is extremely difficult for huge secrets to exist -The U.S. government is not good at keeping secrets -People in general are not good at keeping secrets -People and countries will do what they believe is in their own best interest

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