The accidental invention of the Illuminati conspiracy

Posted on AllSides July 13th, 2020
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It’s the conspiracy theory to dwarf all conspiracy theories. A smorgasbord of every other intrigue under the sun, the Illuminati are the supposed overlords controlling the world’s affairs, operating secretly as they seek to establish a New World Order.

But this far-fetched paranoia all started with a playful work of fiction in the 1960s. What does this tell us about our readiness to believe what we read and hear – and what can the Illuminati myth reveal about the fake news and stories we continue to be influenced by today?...

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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170809-the-accidental-invention-of-the-illuminati-conspiracy

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