This episode, from Wikipedia: QAnon is a disproven far-right conspiracy theory alleging that a cabal of Satanic, cannibalistic pedophiles operate a global child sex trafficking ring and conspired against former President Donald Trump during his term in office. QAnon has been described as a cult.
Here's a link to Go Viral!, the online game mentioned in section 11 of the podcast, that illustrates how misinformation gets created & spread. Pretty amusing & recommended: https://www.goviralgame.com/books/go-viral/
The original Wikipedia page can be found at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QAnon
From ChatGPT: QAnon is a far-right conspiracy theory that originated on internet forums and social media platforms in 2017. The theory centers around an anonymous figure known as "Q," who claims to be a high-level government insider with access to classified information.
QAnon followers believe that there is a deep state conspiracy involving a global network of elite politicians, celebrities, and other powerful figures who engage in child sex trafficking, satanic rituals, and other nefarious activities. They believe that President Donald Trump is working to expose and defeat this conspiracy, and that Q provides cryptic clues and messages that help followers understand what is happening.
The QAnon theory has been linked to other conspiracy theories, such as Pizzagate, which falsely claimed that high-ranking members of the Democratic Party were running a child sex trafficking ring out of a Washington D.C. pizza restaurant. QAnon followers have been involved in a range of activities, from spreading conspiracy theories online to participating in real-world events such as protests and acts of violence.
The QAnon theory has been widely debunked and has been described as a dangerous and baseless conspiracy theory by many experts, including law enforcement agencies. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube have taken steps to remove QAnon content from their platforms, but the theory continues to have a following among some far-right and conspiracy-minded individuals.
