Lost in the Information Maze: Understanding the Multiple Drivers of QAnon Online Conspiracy Theories

IF 0.8 Q3 COMMUNICATION

Canadian Journal of Communication Pub Date : 2022-08-29 DOI:10.3138/cjc.2022-07-26

Jaigris Hodson, Chandell Gosse

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Abstract

Background: The conspiracy community known as QAnon rose to prominence in the mainstream media over the last several years. To curb its spread, social media platforms have blocked QAnon-related activity. Analysis: This article demonstrates why QAnon cannot be addressed as a problem of information. Instead, it argues in favour of an ecological approach, which highlights the forces that make people vulnerable to QAnon-related conspiracies and other types of misinformation. Conclusion and implications: This article demonstrates why QAnon cannot be addressed as a problem of information. Instead, it argues in favour of an ecological approach.

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迷失在信息迷宫中：解读QAnon网络阴谋论的多重驱动因素

背景：在过去几年里，被称为QAnon的阴谋团体在主流媒体中崭露头角。为了遏制其传播，社交媒体平台屏蔽了与QAnon相关的活动。分析：本文演示了为什么不能将QAnon作为一个信息问题来解决。相反，它主张采用生态方法，强调使人们容易受到QAnon相关阴谋和其他类型错误信息影响的力量。结论和启示：这篇文章展示了为什么QAnon不能作为一个信息问题来解决。相反，它主张采用生态方法。

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Canadian Journal of Communication COMMUNICATION-

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0.80

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20.00%

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