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Why do people believe conspiracy theories? – Expert Reaction

Why do people believe conspiracy theories? – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 August 2020

The widely-accepted idea that a loss of control leads people to believe conspiracy theories is challenged by new research from […]

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Understanding 5G Concerns – Expert Q&A

Understanding 5G Concerns – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 29 May 202029 May 2020

Recent attacks on cell phone towers have brought concerns over the rollout of 5G technology into sharp relief. While scientific research has consistently shown that the technology does […]

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50 years since the Moon landing – Expert Reaction

50 years since the Moon landing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 15 July 201916 July 2019

July 21 (NZT) will mark 50 years since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the Moon. It was […]

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NZ Skeptics Conference – The Slippery Slope of Conspiracy Theories

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 28 September 200928 September 2009

Matthew Dentith is currently finishing his doctoral dissertation on the evaluation of Conspiracy Theories as a species of belief. When […]

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