Conspiracy Theories V5 (part 2)

conspiracy theories - 2 

Which of these 20 theories sounds quite realistic to you and why?

Which of the 20 theories would "our John" most likely believe in?

Recap:

What do you remember about conspiracy theories in general?

what are they, factors, characteristics, threats, etc.

What do you remember about the video on the origins of conspiracy theories?

Some of the strangest conspiracy theories 

1. Go to https://www.theweek.co.uk/conspiracy-theories/62926/the-strangest-conspiracy-theories-from-meghan-markle-to-paul-mccartney and pick one conspiracy theory
2. Find more background on this conspiracy theory (the believers, role of social media, etc.)
3. What makes this a conspiracy theory? 
4. How did it develop (what factors helped spread it)?
5. Possible danger(s) and solution(s)
6. Be ready to present the theory + your analysis

Skills needed: reading, analysing, speaking 

First read the Sunday Times' article on the link between the Coronavirus and 5G

Find an English text that links 5G to Covid-19 OR one that argues against it.

Take a screenshot / photo of the key paragraph (indicate source, of course!)

Upload the photo(s) on Classroom

Be ready to present your analysis (> compare & contrast) in our Meet

Pre-watching questions

You're about to watch a video on how new technologies could accelerate the spread of conspiracy theories.

1. First write down your ideas on how technology could fasten the spread.

2. Now write down how technology could help avoid the spread of conspiracy theories.

! Take notes while watching the video

questions on the video (5:54)

1. Write down in keywords how technology can spread conspiracy theories.

2. What is web3 and how can it make conspiracy theories even more  dangerous?

3. Who is QAnon Shaman and how does he relate to conspiracy theories? What does the reporter say about his mother?

4. Why is it so difficult to change people's minds once they believe in conspiracies?

5. What - according to the reporter - is/are the dangers of children growing up  in an immersive world?

6. Explain the reporter's words when she says: 'we have to believe in the future. everything we see on the internet is going to be fake'. Also try to link this to our classes on Deepfake.

Concluding:

Try to paint a picture for the future with respect to technology (deep fakes, etc.) and conspiracy theories; you should be able to do so in ± 30 seconds