In 2019, long before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Commission, together with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), conducted a secret pandemic exercise called “Blue Orchid.” This exercise, which took place on February 8, 2019, remained largely hidden from the public until Austrian MEP Gerald Hauser (FPÖ) brought it to light through his parliamentary inquiries.
Introduction – Power, Doubt, and Communication # The term “conspiracy theory” is no longer a neutral expression. Anyone who uses it draws a clear line between “rational thinking” and “absurd belief.” In a world with increasing opacity on the part of governments, corporations, and international organizations, critical thinking is more necessary than ever.
I don’t want to convince anyone of something they don’t see themselves – that’s pointless.
But I do believe it’s valuable to have an informed opinion. And for that, we need access to alternative perspectives, especially when marketing hype dominates the narrative.
