Alienation Nation

“They talked about money lost to investment scams or products that claimed to reverse aging or cure COVID-19. They talked about a mounting sense of paranoia and distrust as they began to lose faith in their community and their fellow Americans. Former believers said conspiracy theories offered them meaning when they felt empty, even if those promises proved to be hollow themselves.” Social media and political disinformation make this a really bad time to feel alienated, sad, hollow, and lonely. There are plenty of groups looking to fill the void. AP takes a deep look at conspiracy theories and the people who believe them.

This blurb is from the January 31, 2024 edition of NextDraft