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Did a secret book fuel a witch hunting frenzy in Europe? | Aya Labanieh

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Did a secret book fuel a witch hunting frenzy in Europe? | Aya Labanieh

Here’s how conspiracy theories shaped the last 600 years. The printing press helped spread European witch hunts even as it helped usher in the Enlightenment. The Nazis turned radio into a weapon of mass persuasion. Social media promised freedom but gave dictators new tools of control. We trace centuries of conspiracy theories – and ask what AI could bring next.
Deja Vu
Deja Vu
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