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> "Point of Information: the phrase "conspiracy theorist" was developed and fielded by the CIA as a counterintelligence effort." Why do you think this? I had
by JoeSmithson 6y ago
> "Point of Information: the phrase "conspiracy theorist" was developed and fielded by the CIA as a counterintelligence effort."
Why do you think this?
I had never heard this before, and to be honest it immediately gave off whacko vibes, so I Googled it and found this article that says it is false - https://theconversation.com/theres-a-conspiracy-theory-that-the-cia-invented-the-term-conspiracy-theory-heres-why-132117 https://theconversation.com/theres-a-conspiracy-theory-that-...
- thephyber 6y agoI’ve heard it before, but it does sound like a typical conspiracy theory: it could have theoretically happened, but seems too convenient for conspiracy theorists to use to say they are being persecuted by a large body of power.
- ColanR 6y agoOriginal sources work better. Apparently, this where it all came from: https://web.archive.org/web/20191121033812/https://www.nytimes.com/1977/12/26/archives/cable-sought-to-discredit-critics-of-warren-report.html https://web.archive.org/web/20191121033812/https://www.nytim...