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COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories in Canada: Know, Crack, Kill

16 Pages Posted: 16 Feb 2022

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Bob Travica

University of Manitoba

Date Written: February 12, 2022

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic generated a new communication universe with numerous informing actors, including conspiracy theory promoters who spread skepticism about the authenticity of the pandemic and the necessity of health emergency regulations. This study explores the dissemination of COVID-19 conspiracy theories in Canada in order to create a model for verifying conspiracy theories. Three types of conspiracy theory promoters identified via empirical research are presented. A model for verifying a conspiracy theory is introduced. Conspiracy theories are characterized as a form of folkish storytelling and entertainment that are dangerous in the current state of health emergency and should be publicly discredited and discarded.

Keywords: COVID-19, conspiracy theory, Canada

Suggested Citation

Travica, Bob, COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories in Canada: Know, Crack, Kill (February 12, 2022). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4033418 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4033418

Bob Travica (Contact Author)

University of Manitoba ( email )

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Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5V4
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