An investigative journalist who has studied conspiracy groups does not believe a Government-led campaign to thwart the theories would work. “I just don't see how it could be big enough to actually cut through,” David Farrier told Stuff’s election podcast, Tick. Conspiracy theories around Covid-19 have burst into the mainstream and been widely spread, including by a party running for election. Tick podcast: Judith Collins says border and quarantine will be central plank of National's campaign* Tick. Tick podcast: Modelling suggests Covid-19 outbreak could include up to two dozen cases* Tick.

Source: Stuff August 17, 2020 17:00 UTC