1. Who makes the claim(s)? If a reputable source such as the New York Times discusses a conspiracy theory, it may have some merit. If someone uploads a fuzzy YouTube video about experiments being conducted on squirrel-human hybrids, you might want to look for a second opinion. 2. How widespread is the belief? Several conspiracy […]
Seeing the Future through Google’s Glasses When imagining the future, what do you see? Many people probably envision flying cars, alternative energy sources, or maybe even drinkable ocean water. In other words, people hope for exciting new technology that will improve quality of life. People picture inventions like Google Glass. This might sound like a […]
The Myth: The myth in this case revolves around a recent story about humans landing for the first time on Mars. If you don’t already know about the Mars landing story, you can read it here. According to the story, a few weeks ago, humans landed for the first time on the surface of Mars. […]
1. Area 51: If aliens exist, that means we don’t have to worry about screwing up Earth. We can always go conquer alien planets. Or we can commandeer captured alien technology and explore the galaxy in search of new planets. 2. The Illuminati: Let’s be honest, wouldn’t we all be kind of relieved if we knew that […]
“All bow for her highness, Queen Beyoncé.” The collective aristocracy bent their knees, and bowed their heads as the Queen glided across the black and white checkerboard of the abandoned cathedral. Resplendent in a red silk gown that hung delicately off her towering frame, the Queen’s hair was done up in an extravagant beehive and held in […]
HOUSTON, March 22, 2013 –This morning, at approximately 1:31 a.m. EDT, a small crew of NASA astronauts landed a small spacecraft on the surface of Mars. The crew reported back to the NASA control center shortly after landing on the red planet. All crew members are safe, and the mission, so far, is going according […]
What makes a conspiracy theorist tick? How could anyone truly believe that the Holocaust never happened, or that Beyoncé works for the devil? How can it be possible for such a significant segment of the population to believe in so many outrageous myths? This week, we will be taking a look at what experts say […]
Originally posted on The Nerds of Congress:
By Kevin Rogers In comic book lore, superheroes occasionally walk the halls of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., to testify on the issues that affect them. In Marvel comics, the Fantastic Four, members of the X-Men and other heroes have gone to testify on a series of federal…
The Myth I recently had the opportunity to sit down and interview a real live conspiracy theorist. When my friend invited me down to Florida for spring break, she failed to mention that I would have the opportunity to meet her crazy Uncle Pat. When he isn’t singing karaoke and beating up local […]
The Myth The government keeps all the aliens in Area 51. We’ve probably all heard the stories. Located in southern Nevada, Area 51 has for several decades been the center of many conspiracy theories and pop culture myths. The government’s reluctance to discuss Area 51 has likely contributed to the large array of theories attempting […]
ILLUMINATI NATION 