MIT Technology Review Launches 'The New Conspiracy Age' Series Exploring Conspiracy Theories' Impact on Science and Technology

Published on October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
MIT Technology Review is launching 'The New Conspiracy Age,' a series dedicated to understanding how the current boom in conspiracy theories is reshaping the worlds of science and technology. The series aims to dissect how a mix of technology and politics has amplified once-fringe ideas, impacting institutions and altering the fabric of truth. The series kicks off with a piece by Dorian Lynskey, exploring why it's easier than ever to become a conspiracy theorist in the modern age. Future installments will be showcased in upcoming editions.