Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-05-04 21:03:26 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: A42C167241257DCC760DC573E140128AAE4AEB6DD5EB1F4D283B8E22E0C0AC63
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Historical evidence does not support the claim. The term predates the CIA and has evolved in its usage and connotations over time, reflecting broader societal attitudes towards skepticism and dissent. https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-conspiracy-theory-jfk-941578119864 https://iep.utm.edu/conspiracy-theories/ https://academic.oup.com/book/25369/chapter-abstract/192453115?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://theconversation.com/theres-a-conspiracy-theory-that-the-cia-invented-the-term-conspiracy-theory-heres-why-132117 Conspiracy theories as part of history: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1750698017701615
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