social media
Conspiracy theories tagged "social media."
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Dead Internet Theory
The Dead Internet Theory claimed most online content and users are fake. In 2025, with AI bots generating over half of web traffic, the theory looks less crazy every day.
Social Media Deliberately Engineered for Addiction
Former Facebook president Sean Parker and others have confirmed that social media platforms were deliberately engineered to exploit psychological vulnerabilities and maximize addictive use.
TikTok / ByteDance CCP Data Harvesting
US government concerns and congressional hearings focused on whether TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance provides user data --- including location, biometrics, and behavior --- to the CCP.
Wayfair Human Trafficking Conspiracy Theory
An in-depth examination of the 2020 Wayfair human trafficking conspiracy theory — how overpriced cabinets sparked one of the internet's wildest viral accusations.
New Jersey Drone Sightings (2024)
In late 2024, thousands reported mysterious drones over New Jersey. Conspiracy theories ranged from Iranian spies to fake alien invasions. Here's what we know.
XXXTentacion Murder Conspiracy Theories
Did XXXTentacion really die in a random robbery? From faked death claims to Drake beef theories and music industry hit job allegations — examining every conspiracy around the 2018 murder.