Cover picture: Bookshelf with prohibition sign, inscription "Censored by exclusion; Words against Opposition
Society and politics

"Fighting words against the opposition" - Part 2

Contents Part 1 "Conspiracy theory": Origin of a term and its useWhere does the term "conspiracy theory" come fromWho are conspiracy theorists and who are their enemiesWhat is labelled a conspiracy theory todayWhat favours the emergence of conspiracy theories Part 2Conspiracy theory, conspiracy theorists, fake news - the origin of the term? […]

Bookshelf with prohibition sign, words: Censored by exclusion - words against opposition
Society and politics

"Fighting words against the opposition" - Part 1

The frequently used terms "conspiracy theory" or "fake news", "hate speech" are systematically used to cast criticism or the views of opposition-minded citizens in a bad light. The use of certain terms serves to devalue people and their views and certain theories. Here we explain where certain terms come from and how they are used to marginalise people. […]