The book evaluates conspiracy theories in the U.S. The author, Anna Merlan, explains how generations in America tend to produce rumor-mongers and netizens praise them on social site platforms. Merlan mentions climate change deniers, deep state truthers, anti-vaxxers, and UFO theorists as some of the conspiracy theorists that have fed people with lies. Astonishingly, the majority of the individuals seem to have bought into conspiracy theories. The presence of social media has made it easy for theorists to spread propaganda. According to Merlan, conspiracy theories started way back in the 19th century.
The author examines the protocols of the Elders of Zion, where Jewish are alleged to dominate the world someday. She also assesses other theories, including Mi6, the club of Rome, and Illuminati. Such arguments are spread by a group calling itself Babylonian brotherhood. The spread of conspiracy theories has gotten so worse that the elite class has become part of spreading it. The esteemed men in the society like Jeremiah Wright are also spreading the lies. He was once caught alleging that the HIV virus was developed by the government to eliminate the black community.
Groups of hate across the globe are paranoid and tend to spread lies about the people they fear. The author notes that these people are influenced by power abuse. She gives an example of UFO theory, where candid government feeds its people with fear. The powerful people in the government are fond of invoking theories to win the trust of citizens. Conspiracy theorists spread lies based on inadequate evidence and prejudice. Spreading and believing in such theories is dangerous.
