From political ideologies, conspiracy theories or “reopen” protests, when faced with uncertainty, we seek reassurance in the face of mortality through efforts at containment.
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Do recent lockdown protests indicate that Australia is on the path to Trump's America? While we can currently rest easy, the problem requires careful consideration.
Conspiracy theories about COVID-19, such as those advanced in the video 'Plandemic,' tend to pull from the same playbook. Recognizing that can help keep you from falling for this kind of thinking.
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Chair of Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol
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Research Assistant Professor, Center for Climate Change Communication, George Mason University
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Associate Professor, University of Western Australia
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Senior Lecturer, University of Western Australia
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Director, Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab, University of Cambridge
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Doctoral Candidate, Religious Studies, McMaster University
