The challenge of paranoid style: conspiracies and Covid-19
Abstract
Conspiracy theories have manifested themselves in the face of the Covid19 crisis as an ideological element of the first order. Their irruption on the political scene envisions a stage of serious confrontations, which have found in social networks the conducive means to develop. This article explores the recent evolution of the phenomenon of conspiracy theories, with emphasis on the importance they have assumed during 2020 as a catalyst for contemporary political trends. Its relevance makes it pertinent to reconsider the future direction of communication and educational policies in the post-COVID era.
Keywords
Covid-19, Conspiracy Theory
Author Biography
Luis Felipe García Soto
Docente en Universidad de La Habana, Facultad de Filosofía e Historia, La Habana, Cuba.
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