How 9/11 Made Everyone a Conspiracy Theorist

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What happened

Crackpot theories were once the stuff of shortwave radio, but September 11 unleashed the Age of Alex Jones.

Key facts

  • Crackpot theories were once the stuff of shortwave radio, but September 11 unleashed the Age of Alex Jones.
  • Reported by WIRED and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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