When Al-Qaeda themselves claimed responsibility, even with overwhelming evidence aside? Why were so many people still reluctant, I was researching about this stuff and was shocked to see people who I respect a lot believe in this

  • zarkanian@sh.itjust.works
    16·
    10 months ago

    I think you need to reassess these people you respect a lot. Belief in 9-11 conspiracy theories is not common.

        • mods_are_assholes@lemmy.world
          1·
          10 months ago

          I think the weaponization of ignorance is a more nuanced subject than a binary choice.

          There is no merit in pushing significantly disproven ‘theories’ like flat earthism.

            • mods_are_assholes@lemmy.world
              2·
              10 months ago

              Funny you mention that, there is a Flat Earth society that was started as a joke with members just arguing for fun.

              They were mostly all replaced by true believers by the late 90s, I got to watch it happen.

              And it plays out the same way in so many ‘ironic stupidity’ forums.