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Death by Conspiracy?

Gary Matthews became increasingly entranced by conspiracy theories about the pandemic - until he caught Covid and died. BBC disinformation reporter Marianna Spring investigates.

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10. Light and Dark

10. Light and Dark

As Gary is remembered by those he left behind, what does his story tell us about the world we live in – online and off –... Read more

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9. The Conspiracist Mindset

9. The Conspiracist Mindset

Marianna asks what we get wrong about people who are drawn to conspiracy theories – and finds out who's really at risk o... Read more

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