Exploring expert figures in alien-related UFO conspiracy theories.
This study investigates expert figures' roles in alien-related UFO conspiracy theories, focusing on their impact on public perception through social media analysis. Utilizing a blend of content and trend analysis, we examine the invocation of scientific authority in UFO conspiracy narratives, identi...
| Publicado en: | Humanities & Social Sciences Communications Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 1 - 9 |
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