Understanding the COVID-19 conspiracy theory movement
How do you respond when your friends and relatives start posting social media links about the dangers of vaccinations, 5G radiation, and a person by the name of Q?
While these views are not new, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen what was once a largely anonymous online community grow into a powerful real-world force.
Sam Dover looks at why ordinary Australians are attracted to the movement and how well scientists are answering their concerns.
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