Shocking and Immoral, but Not a Proven Conspiracy Theory The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment is often cited by conspiracy theorists (CTers) as a primary example of a “real conspiracy theory” that was proven to be true. While this medical “study” is undeniably a blight in the annals of American Medical History, and completely unethical, the facts of the case tell us a great deal about racism… Read more: The Horrific Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment
When Donald Trump launched his presidential campaign in 2016, one of his frequent targets was the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He repeatedly called it “the worst trade deal ever” and placed the blame squarely on Bill Clinton, who signed the agreement into law in 1993. But was NAFTA really Clinton’s doing? Let’s break down the history and see who actually brought NAFTA into… Read more: The Truth Behind the “Clinton Ruined America with NAFTA” Myth
After last week’s IT meltdown, which effected millions of people in various ways—from being stuck at airports to having heart surgeries postponed to simply not being able to access documents—some are lamenting how we suffer from “technological dependence.” Suggestions that technology, not humanity, is “in control” have also surfaced. Let’s put aside the theoretical dangers of some future AI becoming sentient and our robot overlords… Read more: The Myth of Technological Dependence and Control