Unintended Bad Actors = Can Amplify Misinformation The Internet plays a role in fostering distinct & polarized online communities among conspiracy theory believers... Believers share their opinions & ‘evidence’ with other believers but are less willing to share with people who are critical of conspiracy theories – with the Internet, conspiracy groups become more homogeneous & their beliefs become stronger over time. Karen Douglas – Professor of Social Psychology, The University of Kent Writing for The Conversation, 6/18 Internet Trends 180 2019