In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Maui, misinformation and conspiracy theories have spread online, underscoring the shortcomings of social media firmsâ enforcement policies following disasters. Conspiracy theories including that the fire was started intentionally by a secret âenergy weaponâ and that a shadowy cabal of global elites set the blazes purposefully to clear the land for their own nefarious uses have gained popularity. Whatâs real, and whatâs nothing more than fringe Conspiracy Theorists trying to get their 15 minutes of fame in? AndâŠhow can you tell the two apart? Thatâs what Iâll be talking about tonight, and hopefully by the end of this episode, youâll have a better idea of whatâs real and what isnât. To learn more, youâll have to Turn On, Tune In, & Find Out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires in Maui, misinformation and conspiracy theories have spread online, underscoring the shortcomings of social media firmsâ enforcement policies following disasters. Conspiracy theories including that the fire was started intentionally by a secret âenergy weaponâ and that a shadowy cabal of global elites set the blazes purposefully to clear the land for their own nefarious uses have gained popularity. Whatâs real, and whatâs nothing more than fringe...