Conspiracy Theory and Gossip Networks

Gossip, rumors, conspiracy theories, and urban legends—these are all forms of unproven knowledge that circulate through social networks. Social network theory describes how ideas can diffuse quickly through groups with strong ties; Mark Granovetter explains how weak ties between ...

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