Essays about: "Conspiracy theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words Conspiracy theory.

1. 1. National Heroes, Digital Soldiers, Vulnerable Children and all the Others: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Videos Communicating the QAnon Conspiracy Theory

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

   Author : Cecilia Gatenheim; [2024-02-23]
   Keywords : conspiracy theory; far-right; emotions; video analysis; discourse analysis;

   Abstract : This thesis analyses the making of Us and Them in videos communicating the QAnon conspiracy theory, which have been circulating on online social forums. For this purpose, Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis is used, together with Sara Ahmed’s cultural theory of emotions. READ MORE

3. 2. Conspiracy theories in cyberspace

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Damir Zizic; [2023]
   Keywords : Conspiracy theories; QAnon; disinformation; social media; cyber warfare;

   Abstract : The introduction of social media platforms influenced the social dynamics by changing the way individuals are exposed to information. The straightforwardness of social media communication resulted in an overwhelming amount of information for users, and the variety of sources of the information is limiting users’ ability to assess what information is genuine and what is disinformation. READ MORE

4. 3. Achievements of the Rational : A comparative argumentation analysis of witch hunts and conspiracy theories

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Emil Björk; [2023]
   Keywords : Rationality; Debate; Vocabulary; Human achievement; Normative development; QAnon; Witch hunts;

   Abstract : According to philosopher Richard Rorty, rational debate and reasoning has limited impact on normative development of society. This seems to be at odds with modern design of democratic institutions, which are built to facilitate rational debate. Through a comparative study of two cases, the present paper examines Rorty’s theory. READ MORE

5. 4. “Unking and Unpriest the Earth!” : Conspiracy Theory, the Illuminati and Revolutionary Freemasonry in the Writings of the abbé Barruel and Nicolas Bonneville

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Religionsvetenskap

   Author : Linnea Björnegren; [2022]
   Keywords : Augustin Barruel; Nicolas Bonneville; Illuminati; Freemasonry; Jesuits; French Revolution; Conspiracy theory; conspiracism; secret societies;

   Abstract : This thesis proposes an explanation for origin of conspiracy theories about the French Revolution. Despite being unfounded, the conspiracy theory blaming the Illuminati for the Revolution became widespread because it appeared to be supported by evidence. The primary source material consists of texts produced by two contemporaries. READ MORE

6. 5. Fake News in the Polish Information Sphere Following the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Sara Thompson; [2022]
   Keywords : fake news; Poland; Ukraine; Russia; framing; content analysis;

   Abstract : This thesis presents a qualitative study of fake news disseminated in Poland as a result of the outbreak of the war between Russia and Ukraine in February 2022. It aims to contribute to the public knowledge about the most prominent themes of the Polish fake news and the topics prone to be used as disinformation and as a weapon of war in a conflict setting. READ MORE