Posted on Dec 1, 2020
The Origins of the Term "Conspiracy Theory" | Ampoli
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A look into the terminology about the origins of what is termed a "conspiracy theory" and the some information published about the 1968 assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK). An investigative Journalist and author of book "The Killing of Robert F. Kennedy" - Dan Moldea states, “what Bobby Kennedy Jr. has done, he’s launched a whole new generation of conspiracy nuts who are going to believe that Sirhan didn’t do it and that somebody else did.” This brings up several questions such as- Is the term "conspiracy nut" used as a term of derision to prevent information from being fully pursued by law enforcement or other investigators? Or is it meant to shape public opinion by public or private entities?
The Origins of the Term "Conspiracy Theory" | Ampoli
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Conspiracy theories have been around for a long time. A good friend of mine, Vicky Pagan, has been writing about ancient conspiracy theories for more than thirty years. She exposes both real and imagined theories in her investigations on Classical Literature. If you're interested in her work, here is a sampling you can find on line. By the way, I have bought many of her books as a sign of respect that I have for her integrity, academics and work.
https://academicminute.org/2016/10/victoria-pagan-university-of-florida-conspiracy-theories/
https://academicminute.org/2016/10/victoria-pagan-university-of-florida-conspiracy-theories/
Victoria Pagan, University of Florida - Conspiracy Theories - The Academic Minute
Could modern conspiracy theories be traced back to ancient Rome? Victoria Pagan, professor of classics at University of Florida, delves into whether ancient examples can relate to present day theories. Professor of Classics at the University of Florida, Victoria Emma Pagán is a University of Florida Research Foundation Professor for 2014-2016 and a recipient of […]
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“Conspiracy nut” and other derisive terms has almost successfully served to keep the truth from being believed in the public square. Like the deeply hidden truths about our presidents and other influential people. I.e., What if the British royal family really are Reptilians?
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Interesting quote on the article top page: "Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts… perhaps the fear of a loss of power.” ― John Steinbeck
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