How Conspiracy Theories Are Born
September 1, 2025
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as posted by the channelIn this viral clip from Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, Dr. Steven Hassan and Dr. Sander van der Linden break down one of the strangest conspiracy theories—that all birds were killed and replaced with government drones. Using humor, they expose how conspiracy theories like Birds Aren’t Real, “Princess Diana is still alive,” and crisis actor claims all follow the same predictable playbook.
Learn how misinformation spreads, why people fall for inconsistent beliefs, and how to spot the manipulation techniques behind viral conspiracy theories.
👉 Full episode available now on Steven Hassan’s channel!
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