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conspiracy theory and gossip networks  

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  • Gossip, rumors, conspiracy theories, and urban legends—these are all forms of unproven knowledge that circulate through social networks. Social network theory describes how ideas can diffuse quickly through groups with strong ties; Mark Granovetter explains how weak ties between people can help information move from network to network. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Networks; Conspiracy Theory and Gossip Networks]

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