The whistle on global-wide surveillance activities

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In June 2013, Edward Snowden blew the whistle on global-wide surveillance activities, thus  giving new meaning to the phrase: “Big Brother is watching you!” (from George Orwell’s 1984, published in 1949). If nothing else, this revelation, complete with substantial proof, confirmed some of the conspiracy theories regarding the ubiquitous presence of government in ordinary citizens’ lives. This CT turned out to be a conspiracy after all.

  • Research another conspiracy theory that has gained attention in the last 10 years because of the factual evidence presented and because the people who support this theory are deemed to be credible. For this post, only ONE (APA) reference is necessary–the CT you will use for this assignment.
  • In one paragraph, say how/why the CT you chose is much closer to a conspiracy than to a conspiracy theory 
  • FINALLY….Consider 3 aspects of your life where this assignment or Conspiracy Theories course may have influenced you and how (e.g  consider–critical thinking, conversation with others, work life, general knowledge,  and anything else you view as important).