I know its a conspiracy theory. But does it have any real world consequences (i.e. people taking it seriously)? Should we care about it or will it blow over. many thanks and have a great day :)

    • Nakoichi [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      It's more nuanced than that (as much as it pains me to say). See my above comment.

        • Nakoichi [he/him]
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          4 years ago

          I did it in two sentences and gave sources in the third.

            • Nakoichi [he/him]
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              4 years ago

              Not trying to be snarky I just think that those are two very important resources regarding the broader appeal of things like Qanon and other harmful popular conspiracy theories.

              • CompactTie34 [he/him]
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                4 years ago

                Thanks for the response! Qanon seems to be a collection of real and conspiracy issues. Do we know how this movement started?

                • Nakoichi [he/him]
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                  4 years ago

                  I believe it originated from shitposting that got taken seriously from third party observers similarly to the flat earth phenomenon that originated as a debate exercise about defending an untenable argument.