The Conspiracy Theory That's Actually a Joke (We Think).
The Conspiracy Theory That's Actually a Joke (We Think).

The Conspiracy Theory That's Actually a Joke (We Think).

September 02, 2025 4:00am
30:00
Season 1
Episode 5

What if every pigeon you've ever seen was actually a government surveillance drone? It sounds insane, right? Welcome to "Birds Aren't Real," the most brilliant and bizarre satirical conspiracy theory of the internet age.In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the meta-humor masterpiece created by Peter McIndoe. We'll explore how this absurdist movement captured the hearts and minds of Gen Z and became a viral phenomenon. But what started as a joke... accidentally became the perfect mirror for our chaotic age of misinformation.This isn't just about laughing at a funny idea. It's a deep dive into the serious business of disinformation, exploring how a parody can use the exact same tactics as a dangerous, real-life conspiracy. How do we tell the difference between a punchline and a panic in a world saturated with fake news?Stick with us to the very end to learn about the one genius tactic "Birds Aren't Real" uses that makes it almost indistinguishable from a real conspiracy theory.It's time to get smarter about the absurdity. Subscribe, share this with your most online friend, and join the conversation about telling the difference between a joke and a dangerous lie.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-deconstructed--6715739/support.You May also Like:🎁ThePerfectGift.appFind the Perfect Gift in Seconds🚑MyDisasterPrepKit.comCreate Your Perfect Disaster Preparedness Kit🀖Nudgrr.com (🗣'nudger") - Your AI Sidekick for Getting Sh*t DoneNudgrr breaks down your biggest goals into tiny, doable steps — then nudges you to actually do them. ⭐SkyNearMe.comLive map of stars & planets visible near you✔DebtPlanner.appYour Path to Debt-Free Living

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Duration:30:00
Published:September 02, 2025 4:00am
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What if every pigeon you've ever seen was actually a government surveillance drone? It sounds insane, right? Welcome to "Birds Aren't Real," the most brilliant and bizarre satirical conspiracy theory of the internet age.In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the meta-humor masterpiece created by Peter McIndoe. We'll explore how this absurdist movement captured the hearts and minds of Gen Z and became a viral phenomenon. But what started as a joke... accidentally became the perfect mirror f...

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