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Book Qanon

    Book Details:
  • Author : Donald Jones
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-10-14
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 140 pages

Download or read book Qanon written by Donald Jones and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-14 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever heard about conspiracy theories? Do you want to learn more about them? If yes, then keep reading! Some of the popular conspiracy theories include the fake walking on the moon, assassination and deaths of politicians, famous TV personalities, and famous musicians. There are groups of people who develop these kinds of theories and are backed with facts and data. One of the largest and is currently getting an audience and attention is QAnon. QAnon is a conspiracy theory about what they call the Deep State. They are an anonymous, organized community of believers who embrace unsubstantiated beliefs. They are waiting for two significant events: The Storm and The Great Awakening. They post about conspiracy theories regarding world news and issues. The first post about QAnon came from an unidentified person who the believers call "Q." Many believe that Q is a high ranking official in the Government of the United States. It is also believed that Q is acquainted with President Donald Trump. It is also thought that the main Antagonist of QAnon is Barack Obama, who is a democrat. Throughout human history, a recurring theme has emerged repeatedly; when human beings lack an explanation, they will make one up. Hundreds of myths exist to explain scientific phenomena, from why there are stars in the sky to why the human body gets sick. This book covers the following topics: What is the story of Qanon? The antagonist of Qanon The Qanon conspiracy theory When did the Qanon conspiracy theory begin What are the basic tenets of the Qanon conspiracy theory? And much more! This book contains everything you need to know generally about conspiracy theories and specifically about the now extremely popular QAnon movement. Ready to get started? Click "Buy Now"!

Book The Storm Is Upon Us

Download or read book The Storm Is Upon Us written by Mike Rothschild and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I hope everyone reads this book. It has become such a crucial thing for all of us to understand." —Erin Burnett, CNN "An ideal tour guide for your journey into the depths of the rabbit hole that is QAnon. It even shows you a glimmer of light at the exit." —Cullen Hoback, director of HBO's Q: Into the Storm Its messaging can seem cryptic, even nonsensical, yet for tens of thousands of people, it explains everything: What is QAnon, where did it come from, and is the Capitol insurgency a sign of where it’s going next? On October 5th, 2017, President Trump made a cryptic remark in the State Dining Room at a gathering of military officials. He said it felt like “the calm before the storm”—then refused to elaborate as puzzled journalists asked him to explain. But on the infamous message boards of 4chan, a mysterious poster going by “Q Clearance Patriot,” who claimed to be in “military intelligence,” began the elaboration on their own. In the days that followed, Q’s wild yarn explaining Trump's remarks began to rival the sinister intricacies of a Tom Clancy novel, while satisfying the deepest desires of MAGA-America. But did any of what Q predicted come to pass? No. Did that stop people from clinging to every word they were reading, expanding its mythology, and promoting it wider and wider? No. Why not? Who were these rapt listeners? How do they reconcile their worldview with the America they see around them? Why do their numbers keep growing? Mike Rothschild, a journalist specializing in conspiracy theories, has been collecting their stories for years, and through interviews with QAnon converts, apostates, and victims, as well as psychologists, sociologists, and academics, he is uniquely equipped to explain the movement and its followers. In The Storm Is Upon Us, he takes readers from the background conspiracies and cults that fed the Q phenomenon, to its embrace by right-wing media and Donald Trump, through the rending of families as loved ones became addicted to Q’s increasingly violent rhetoric, to the storming of the Capitol, and on. And as the phenomenon shows no sign of calming despite Trump’s loss of the presidency—with everyone from Baby Boomers to Millennial moms proving susceptible to its messaging—and politicians starting to openly espouse its ideology, Rothschild makes a compelling case that mocking the seeming madness of QAnon will get us nowhere. Rather, his impassioned reportage makes clear it's time to figure out what QAnon really is — because QAnon and its relentlessly dark theory of everything isn’t done yet.

Book Qanon and The Dark Agenda

Download or read book Qanon and The Dark Agenda written by Simon Smith and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you ever wonder if the Illuminati really exist or if it is one of those conspiracy theories that people come up with to explain certain occurrences? Would you like to know the truth, broken down in a language that is not sugar coated? If your answer is yes, then read on… You Are About To Unravel The Secrets Of The Illuminati And Know How It Operates And See The Evidence That It Exists Till Now And Its Entanglement With The Qanon Conspiracy Theory! The question of whether or not the Illuminati exist is something that has sparked a lot of debate around the world for a long time. It is true; the concept of a group of influential people who have control over the world seems like a crazy, far stretched thought, but some people would disagree with this. This probably explains why the existence of the Illuminati has inspired and shaped most of the existing modern secret societies and conspiracy theories, including the QAnon conspiracy Different people have different thoughts about the Illuminati, which leaves us with even more questions than answers. The fact that you are reading this means that you want to know the truth and most of all, know whether it exists or not. I know by now you must probably be wondering… What are the Illuminati and where did it all start? Do the Illuminati really exist? What evidence supports the existence of the Illuminati? What is the main agenda of the Illuminati, if it exists? What are some of the conspiracy theories associated with the Illuminati and what is its connection to the QAnon conspiracy theory? What are the facts and what is fiction? Do the Illuminati communicate with aliens from other galaxies to help them execute their evil or are they actually aliens that are disguised as people? If these are the questions separating you from finding out the truth, then you are in luck. This book has the answers to all these questions and many more that will definitely knock your socks off! This book will provide you with all the information you need to understand the inner workings of the Illuminati in a very straightforward and easy to comprehend language. More precisely, you will learn: Who the Illuminati are and how they operate What QAnon conspiracy is and the idea of the New World Order – and how it is all connected The protocols they follow and some of the symbolism associated with the Illuminati Some of the secret societies linked to the Illuminati and what they are all about How they hide in plain sight Evidence that supports the existence of the Illuminati And much more… With this information, you will be able to dive head in first into the world of the Illuminati and rest the questions that you've been asking yourself about it. Even if you've never been the kind of people interested in conspiracies, this book will prove different, as it is filled with facts, and well researched information that will have all your questions answered! Scroll up and click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now to get started !

Book Pastels and Pedophiles

Download or read book Pastels and Pedophiles written by Mia Bloom and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' PICK / TOP 10 RECOMMENDED READ Two experts of extremist radicalization take us down the QAnon rabbit hole, exposing how the conspiracy theory ensnared countless Americans, and show us a way back to sanity. In January 2021, thousands descended on the U.S. Capitol to aid President Donald Trump in combating a shadowy cabal of Satan-worshipping pedophiles. Two women were among those who died that day. They, like millions of Americans, believed that a mysterious insider known as "Q" is exposing a vast deep-state conspiracy. The QAnon conspiracy theory has ensnared many women, who identify as members of "pastel QAnon," answering the call to "save the children." With Pastels and Pedophiles, Mia Bloom and Sophia Moskalenko explain why the rise of QAnon should not surprise us: believers have been manipulated to follow the baseless conspiracy. The authors track QAnon's unexpected leap from the darkest corners of the Internet to the filtered glow of yogi-mama Instagram, a frenzy fed by the COVID-19 pandemic that supercharged conspiracy theories and spurred a fresh wave of Q-inspired violence. Pastels and Pedophiles connects the dots for readers, showing how a conspiracy theory with its roots in centuries-old anti-Semitic hate has adapted to encompass local grievances and has metastasized around the globe—appealing to a wide range of alienated people who feel that something is not quite right in the world around them. While QAnon claims to hate Hollywood, the book demonstrates how much of Q's mythology is ripped from movie and television plot lines. Finally, Pastels and Pedophiles lays out what can be done about QAnon's corrosive effect on society, to bring Q followers out of the rabbit hole and back into the light.

Book QAnon

    Book Details:
  • Author : Wwg1wga
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2018-02-26
  • ISBN : 9781942790136
  • Pages : 270 pages

Download or read book QAnon written by Wwg1wga and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Only small secrets need to be protected. The large ones are kept secret by the public's incredulity." - Marshall McLuhanThe media's favorite "hoax" is the Q Anon movement. Is it a joke? Is it dangerous? Who's involved and how did it begin? "Q Anon, An Invitation to The Great Awakening," explains the phenomena with the help of 12 citizen journalists-from the very first Q post right up until present day.

Book Operation Mindfuck

Download or read book Operation Mindfuck written by Robert Guffey and published by OR Books. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mind control. Satanic rituals. Unspeakable sexual perversions. Supervillains eating children's brains. A divine mandate to keep Donald Trump in the White House, no matter what. This surreal combination of horror-movie shocks and fascist marching orders is the signature of QAnon, which emerged from the dark corners of the internet in 2017 and soon became the galvanizing force behind Trump supporters, both during Trump's presidency and in the volatile, ongoing aftermath of the 2020 election. But despite the strange pervasiveness of QAnon, its origins remain obscure. Who is behind QAnon's messaging, and what do they want? And why do they pair their extreme political agenda with such obviously made-up, phantasmagorical beliefs? In Operation Mindfuck, Robert Guffey argues that this is not as mysterious as QAnon's anonymous "drops" of cryptic directives seem to be. Drawing on an encyclopedic knowledge of conspiracy theories and mixing deep-dive research, political analysis, and firsthand notes from QAnon's underbelly, Guffey insists that we've seen it all before. Unraveling QAnon's patchwork quilt of recycled material, from pulp-fiction spook stories to Hunter S. Thompson-style pranksterism to Nixon-esque dirty tricks, Guffey diagnoses QAnon as a highly engineered ploy, calibrated to capture the attention and lock-step loyalty of its audience. Will its followers ever realize that they've been had? Can this new American religion be dispelled as a cult like any other? The answers, Operation Mindfuck reveals, are hidden in plain sight.

Book Restoration  The Complete Series

Download or read book Restoration The Complete Series written by Bayla Dornon and published by Bayla Dornon. This book was released on 2021-11-20 with total page 2132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exciting full four-book series! Three unlikely friends, Chris, Mary, and George, come together as they flee the homes where they no longer fit, and begin a journey of self-discovery. At the Center for Restoration, they find freedom, acceptance and love, and begin the journey out of the patriarchal religious and societal constraints that caused them to flee their families and homes. The novels in the RESTORATION Series follow the struggles of three characters brought together in their escape from homes and lives that don't accept them — Chris, a young gay man; George a disinherited rich boy; and Mary, a victim of patriarchal domestic violence, strive to reach the freedom and happiness of a world free from religious hegemony. Filled with the passions and pathos of the young, the series examines in depth the inherent conflict between all religion and democracy in a pluralistic society. For the tortured victims of patriarchal religions in America, running away is only the beginning of an arduous journey away from mental and emotional slavery to ancient thinking, and towards self-discovery and the principles of the Enlightenment. Restoration, Book One. "The Only True Religion" and "Liberation" Fleeing his hyper-religious family when they threaten him with anti-gay conversion therapy, Chris Brenner finds both refuge and first love within the humanist Center for Restoration. But now, caught in the turmoil and social unrest of the Trump age, the San Francisco-based Center for Restoration faces a new threat, and Chris and his friends must fight for its very existence Restoration, Book Two. “Autrefois” Stunned by a tragic loss, young Chris Brenner and the friends he made at the Center for Restoration struggle to make sense of a world suddenly filled with pain. As Chris, George and Mary all cope in their own ways, Chris receives a precious gift from the past, which leads him on a voyage of discovery, deepening his knowledge of both the Center and the life of the man he loves. Restoration, Book Three: "The Masters" Chris Brenner has a hard choice to make: stay with his friends in San Francisco, surrounded by the memories of his dead boyfriend; or move to a city thousands of miles away? His friends, Mary and George have already relocated to Manhattan, for family reasons. But life in New York turns out to be quite different from that they expected— and Chris soon finds himself on a path he never imagined. Restoration, Book Four: "The Book Of The Dead" Since he fled from his religious fundamentalist family over a year ago, young Chris Brenner has completed his first year as an initiate at the Center for Restoration, and become a student of Theresa Smith, one of the founders of the organization. Now, alone in his former teacher’s apartment in Manhattan, delving into the deceased Master's past through her writings, Chris begins to find the purpose.

Book What Happened

Download or read book What Happened written by Hillary Rodham Clinton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-12 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An engaging, beautifully synthesized page-turner” (Slate). The #1 New York Times bestseller and Time #1 Nonfiction Book of the Year: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s most personal memoir yet, about the 2016 presidential election. In this “candid and blackly funny” (The New York Times) memoir, Hillary Rodham Clinton reveals what she was thinking and feeling during one of the most controversial and unpredictable presidential elections in history. She takes us inside the intense personal experience of becoming the first woman nominated for president by a major party in an election marked by rage, sexism, exhilarating highs and infuriating lows, stranger-than-fiction twists, Russian interference, and an opponent who broke all the rules. “At her most emotionally raw” (People), Hillary describes what it was like to run against Donald Trump, the mistakes she made, how she has coped with a shocking and devastating loss, and how she found the strength to pick herself back up afterward. She tells readers what it took to get back on her feet—the rituals, relationships, and reading that got her through, and what the experience has taught her about life. In this “feminist manifesto” (The New York Times), she speaks to the challenges of being a strong woman in the public eye, the criticism over her voice, age, and appearance, and the double standard confronting women in politics. Offering a “bracing... guide to our political arena” (The Washington Post), What Happened lays out how the 2016 election was marked by an unprecedented assault on our democracy by a foreign adversary. By analyzing the evidence and connecting the dots, Hillary shows just how dangerous the forces are that shaped the outcome, and why Americans need to understand them to protect our values and our democracy in the future. The election of 2016 was unprecedented and historic. What Happened is the story of that campaign, now with a new epilogue showing how Hillary grappled with many of her worst fears coming true in the Trump Era, while finding new hope in a surge of civic activism, women running for office, and young people marching in the streets.

Book Cryptoscatology

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert Guffey
  • Publisher : Trine Day
  • Release : 2012-06-01
  • ISBN : 1936296411
  • Pages : 420 pages

Download or read book Cryptoscatology written by Robert Guffey and published by Trine Day. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining nearly every conspiracy theory in the public’s consciousness today, this investigation seeks to link seemingly unrelated theories through a cultural studies perspective. While looking at conspiracy theories that range from the moon landing and JFK’s assassination to the Oklahoma City bombing and Freemasonry, this reconstruction reveals newly discovered connections between wide swaths of events. Linking Dracula to George W. Bush, UFOs to strawberry ice cream, and Jesus Christ to robots from outer space, this is truly an all-original discussion of popular conspiracy theories.

Book The Paranoid Style in American Politics

Download or read book The Paranoid Style in American Politics written by Richard Hofstadter and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2008-06-10 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely reissue of Richard Hofstadter's classic work on the fringe groups that influence American electoral politics offers an invaluable perspective on contemporary domestic affairs.In The Paranoid Style in American Politics, acclaimed historian Richard Hofstadter examines the competing forces in American political discourse and how fringe groups can influence — and derail — the larger agendas of a political party. He investigates the politics of the irrational, shedding light on how the behavior of individuals can seem out of proportion with actual political issues, and how such behavior impacts larger groups. With such other classic essays as “Free Silver and the Mind of 'Coin' Harvey” and “What Happened to the Antitrust Movement?, ” The Paranoid Style in American Politics remains both a seminal text of political history and a vital analysis of the ways in which political groups function in the United States.

Book Enchanted America

    Book Details:
  • Author : J. Eric Oliver
  • Publisher : University of Chicago Press
  • Release : 2018-09-18
  • ISBN : 022657864X
  • Pages : 279 pages

Download or read book Enchanted America written by J. Eric Oliver and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America is in civic chaos, its politics rife with conspiracy theories and false information. Nationalism and authoritarianism are on the rise, while scientists, universities, and news organizations are viewed with increasing mistrust. Its citizens reject scientific evidence on climate change and vaccinations while embracing myths of impending apocalypse. And then there is Donald Trump, a presidential candidate who won the support of millions of conservative Christians despite having no moral or political convictions. What is going on? The answer, according to J. Eric Oliver and Thomas J. Wood, can be found in the most important force shaping American politics today: human intuition. Much of what seems to be irrational in American politics arises from the growing divide in how its citizens make sense of the world. On one side are rationalists. They use science and reason to understand reality. On the other side are intuitionists. They rely on gut feelings and instincts as their guide to the world. Intuitionists believe in ghosts and End Times prophecies. They embrace conspiracy theories, disbelieve experts, and distrust the media. They are stridently nationalistic and deeply authoritarian in their outlook. And they are the most enthusiastic supporters of Donald Trump. The primary reason why Trump captured the presidency was that he spoke about politics in a way that resonated with how Intuitionists perceive the world. The Intuitionist divide has also become a threat to the American way of life. A generation ago, intuitionists were dispersed across the political spectrum, when most Americans believed in both God and science. Today, intuitionism is ideologically tilted toward the political right. Modern conservatism has become an Intuitionist movement, defined by conspiracy theories, strident nationalism, and hostility to basic civic norms. Enchanted America is a clarion call to rationalists of all political persuasions to reach beyond the minority and speak to intuitionists in a way they understand. The values and principles that define American democracy are at stake.

Book Qanon and the Definitive Awakening

Download or read book Qanon and the Definitive Awakening written by Simon Smith and published by Youcanprint. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you eager to learn about the QAnon, the New World Order, Illuminati and other names depicting the biggest conspiracy theories in history but have never found definitive answers to all the questions you've always had? And are looking for a guide that could literally cover every recent conspiracy theory, in depth and widely so you can have a broad and deep understanding of all the concepts and ideas? If you've answered YES, keep reading… You've Just Discovered A Complete Guide To Everything To Do With QAnon, Illuminati, New World Order And A Lot More Broken Down So You Know What Is True And What Is Hogwash! You may have heard or read about it; all these names, ideas, forces and institutions are connected, and they influence more aspects of our society than you can imagine. They're probably at the heart of American politics, as you may have heard. Donald Trump recently elevated the QAnon conspiracy theory, despite it's potentially damaging assertions. What was that all about? Like most people, unfortunately, each time you start researching, you're often left with questions, and the more you dig, the more questions you get. Your search for the ultimate answer ends here. If you've been asking yourself questions like: What does QAnon cabal have to do with a New Economic Order? What is QAnon? What is the New World Order in the first place? Where did the illuminati come from? Are American politicians and decision-makers part of a cult? Is QAnon associated with Illuminati or Satanism? If such questions sound familiar, then this 4 in 1 book is all you need to get all the answers you need. Here's a tiny bit of what you'll learn: What QAnon means, and the false beliefs and claims around it The main issues around QAnon Where QAnon came from The existing plans to save the world How the New World Order came to be The main conspiracy theories surrounding QAnon Why nothing will stop what is coming What the "Q" war is all about What president Trump has to do with the "Q" All you need to know about the martial law Important details about the QAnon Cabal Why this is the time to wake up Why the resistance war is on, and what to expect The history of the illuminati Ins and outs of the cult that hijacked the world Why the Jews always get blamed How new members are inducted How the new world is controlled The political economic order defused The contours of the new world order What fixing the fight involves The spiritual beliefs of the cult What you need to know about transhumanism Economic control and the eradication of Christianity 1000 years of peace, and what they involve How the earth will regenerate The Luciferian doctrine and the Dark Agenda The edicts and the Thirteen Bloodlines theory The affiliated secret societies The ex-illuminati members you need to know The transition from demons to world rulers …And much more! You might be looking for answers, but this beginners' book gives you much more than that, even if you've never been interested! All the things you've been hearing on the news, in history books and in religious texts will suddenly make sense when you taste a drop of the knowledge this 4 in 1 book offers! Click Buy Now With 1-Click or Buy Now today!

Book The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion

Download or read book The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion written by Sergei Nilus and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion" is almost certainly fiction, but its impact was not. Originating in Russia, it landed in the English-speaking world where it caused great consternation. Much is made of German anti-semitism, but there was fertile soil for "The Protocols" across Europe and even in America, thanks to Henry Ford and others.

Book The Masters of Atlantis

Download or read book The Masters of Atlantis written by Charles Portis and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2000-03-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lamar Jimmerson is the leader of the Gnomon Society, the international fraternal order dedicated to preserving the arcane wisdom of the lost city of Atlantis. Stationed in France in 1917, Jimmerson comes across a little book crammed with Atlantean puzzles, Egyptian riddles, and extended alchemical metaphors. It's the Codex Pappus - the sacred Gnomon text. Soon he is basking in the lore of lost Atlantis, convinced that his mission on earth is to administer to and extend the ranks of the noble brotherhood.

Book Behold a Pale Horse

    Book Details:
  • Author : William Cooper
  • Publisher : Light Technology Publishing
  • Release : 2012-04-11
  • ISBN : 1622335023
  • Pages : 658 pages

Download or read book Behold a Pale Horse written by William Cooper and published by Light Technology Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-11 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill Cooper, former United States Naval Intelligence Briefing Team member, reveals information that remains hidden from the public eye. This information has been kept in Top Secret government files since the 1940s. His audiences hear the truth unfold as he writes about the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the war on drugs, the Secret Government and UFOs. Bill is a lucid, rational and powerful speaker who intent is to inform and to empower his audience. Standing room only is normal. His presentation and information transcend partisan affiliations as he clearly addresses issues in a way that has a striking impact on listeners of all backgrounds and interests. He has spoken to many groups throughout the United States and has appeared regularly on many radio talk shows and on television. In 1988 Bill decided to "talk" due to events then taking place worldwide, events which he had seen plans for back in the early '70s. Since Bill has been "talking," he has correctly predicted the lowering of the Iron Curtain, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the invasion of Panama. All Bill's predictions were on record well before the events occurred. Bill is not a psychic. His information comes from Top Secret documents that he read while with the Intelligence Briefing Team and from over 17 years of thorough research. "Bill Cooper is the world's leading expert on UFOs." -- Billy Goodman, KVEG, Las Vegas. "The onlt man in America who has all the pieces to the puzzle that has troubled so many for so long." -- Anthony Hilder, Radio Free America "William Cooper may be one of America's greatest heros, and this story may be the biggest story in the history of the world." -- Mills Crenshaw, KTALK, Salt Lake City. "Like it or not, everything is changing. The result will be the most wonderful experience in the history of man or the most horrible enslavement that you can imagine. Be active or abdicate, the future is in your hands." -- William Cooper, October 24, 1989.

Book QAnon and On

    Book Details:
  • Author : Van Badham
  • Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
  • Release : 2021-11-17
  • ISBN : 1743587856
  • Pages : 394 pages

Download or read book QAnon and On written by Van Badham and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-17 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for the Walkley Book Award 2022 In QAnon and On, Guardian columnist Van Badham delves headfirst into the QAnon conspiracy theory, unpicking the why, how and who behind this century’s most dangerous and far-fetched internet cult. From Gamergate to Pizzagate and beyond to QAnon, internet manipulation and disinformation campaigns have grown to a geopolitical scale and spilled into real life with devastating consequences, entangling everyone from politicians to Hollywood celebrities. But what would motivate followers to so forcefully avoid the facts and surrender instead to made-up stories designed to influence and control? It’s a question that has haunted Van, herself a veteran of social media’s relentless trolling wars. In this daring investigation, Van exposes some of the internet’s most extreme communities to understand conspiracy cults from the inside. QAnon and On is the story of the modern internet, the farscape of political belief and a disinformation pipeline built between the two that poses an ongoing threat to democracy itself. Shocking and mesmerising in equal measure, this book will open our eyes to the dangers of partisan belief.

Book A Lot of People Are Saying

Download or read book A Lot of People Are Saying written by Nancy L. Rosenblum and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the new conspiracists are undermining democracy—and what can be done about it Conspiracy theories are as old as politics. But conspiracists today have introduced something new—conspiracy without theory. And the new conspiracism has moved from the fringes to the heart of government with the election of Donald Trump. In A Lot of People Are Saying, Russell Muirhead and Nancy Rosenblum show how the new conspiracism differs from classic conspiracy theory, how it undermines democracy, and what needs to be done to resist it.