The High Cost of False Narratives and Conspiracy Theories
Why Truth-telling Matters
Given the chaos and unending losses of the past six years, it should come as no surprise that false narratives and conspiracy theories abound. When disturbing, disquieting, or threatening events unfold, we humans crave order and explanations. And “in the absence of knowledge, guesswork and propaganda flourish.”
A few notable examples that have appeared …