9/11 was my turning point/awakening. Since then I've been browsing the web to try and learn as much as I can while keeping an open mind.
Hopefully I can continue learning here. It may have started with 9/11, however I've worked my way back through history as well, and am learning to question everything.
Another piece of my awakening puzzle was Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. If you've never heard of it, go read it now! A telepathic gorilla teaches a man an alternate view of human history, which will help open your mind as well.
Some topics I'm interested in:
- Manhattan Project
- Philadelphia Experiment
- UFOs
- UAP
- JFK
- Federal Reserve
- Iran Contra Affair
- Marijuana Prohibition
- 9/11
- 7/7
- Boston Bombing
- Sandy Hook
- Aurora
- MK Ultra
- MJ12
- Secret Space Programs
- Aliens
- Pan-Spermia
- AI
- Cryptography
- Holographic Universe
- Ancient Civilizations
- All modern wars
And more recently I've been questioning the moon landings (I used to believe 100% we landed. Now more like 89% sure).
My question to the users is, what is the "craziest" theory you have been researching, and what theory do you believe to be 100% false?
Thanks for having me!
OS.
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pitenius ago
Hey, there. I'm curious about the definition of "conspiracy". (It may relate to AMAs, etc.) I can sense a unifying vibe in the topics you've listed, but how are Marijuana prohibition, aliens, pan-spermia, ai, holographic universes, or ancient civilizations "conspiratorial"?
Please don't interpret this as an attack! I'm trying to get a sense of unifying themes and better categorization. I tend to be "big tent" on these things, but the term "conspiracy theorist" may be becoming an albatross. (Thanks, Ass Sunstein, you miserable Vermuling worm.)
I'll give you a plausible "crazy" theory which I've watched destroy minds. It's been burbling in Western consciousness for about three centuries now. If we can trust this timeline.
My favorite are the flat earthers. Because why the fuck not. It's better than watching some moron explain seasons as an effect of the obliquity of the earth's orbit.
OliveSunset ago
I like to think of conspiracy as a place to discuss less mainstream ideas. I listed marijuana Prohibition here due to the shady dealings by DuPont and that senator (Aldrich? Nope. That's the fed. I was thinking of Anslinger). I'll check those links out. Thanks!
pitenius ago
Sure! I'm just curious how people cluster ideas. Conspiracy has been through a few incarnations: New Age, occult, underground politics. Just checking the zeitgeist!