Despite mounting evidence about the coronavirus, conspiracy theories are still on the rise. Well, the COVID-19 pandemic is scary, and people are hungry for answers. Social media is rife with speculation, ranging from the plausible to the ridiculous. Bio-engineered weapon, Bill Gates, 5G: These are just a few of the COVID-19 conspiracy theories that abound. So how should we deal with all these theories about the origins of the coronavirus? DW’s Julia Vergin talked to Social Psychologist Roland Imhoff.
Coronavirus conspiracy theories: Why do people fall for them? | COVID-19 Special
