Conspiracy theories
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Disinformation as a multiplier of existential threat
En: Think TanksDisinformation is no longer just a social media issue. According to a recent analysis by The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, this phenomenon acts as a “riskmultiplier.” Today, data manipulation worsens real dangers like climate change, pandemics, and nuclear threats. The report argues that the spread of fake news destroys trust in science and democracies. Whencitizens stop believing in institutions, crisis management becomes impossible. Furthermore, disinformation delays urgent actions, such as the transition to clean energy, by creating artificial debates over proven facts.…