Conspiracy Theories Exploring The Unseen
Episodes
The Economics of Misinformation
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The economics of misinformation explores how false or misleading information spreads, who benefits from it, and what incentives drive its production a...
Digital Shadows_ Unseen Footprints
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital shadows encompass the unseen, passive traces of data that you leave behind across the internet—data you didn’t knowingly generate but that...
Human Accountability in AI Systems
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
True Oversight Lives in Human Hands every stage of an AI system’s life—from conception to everyday use—real accountability rests with people: th...
Algorithmic Faith_ Church, AI, and Conspiracy
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI doesn’t possess a conscience or moral intuition. It mirrors patterns in data without true understanding; moral “rightness” is only as reliabl...
AI No Conscience or Moral Code
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moral Cognition: Does an Amoral AI “Know” Right from Wrong?AI lacks genuine moral agency. Its outputs are statistical predictions, not ethical jud...
Conspiracy of Code_ AI Meets the Church
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On January 28, 2025, the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and the Dicastery for Culture and Education released Antiqua et Nova, a l...
Visibility Metrics vs. Real-World Outcomes
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visibility Metrics vs. Real-World Outcomes1. Visibility MetricsDefinition: Quantifiable signals of being seen — likes, shares, followers, impression...
Clicks vs. Truth in Media
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clicks versus Truth in MediaThe Allure of ClicksMedia platforms are engineered to maximize engagement through sensational headlines, eye-catching visu...
The Cultural Inversion of Surveillance
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The cultural inversion of surveillance means that what was once punishment — being watched — has become our aspiration. We no longer fear the g...
Visibility Conspiracy
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When visibility becomes the primary currency, we trade our capacity for self-direction and private decision-making in exchange for the fleeting approv...
Fashionable Surveillance
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Surveillance is no longer hidden in the shadows — it’s walking the runway.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...
Election Conspiracy
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Actions and Legal OverreachOn his first day in office, President Trump issued blanket pardons for January 6 defendants who sought to overtur...
Surveillance Chic
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Surveillance as Fashion” hits right at the intersection of aesthetics and control.Surveillance as Fashion 1. When Surveillance Becomes WearableSm...
Trans Conspiracy
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the immediate aftermath of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and several GOP lawmakers rushed to blame transge...
Starvation Conspiracy in Gaza
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has declared a “worst-case scenario” of famine unfolding across the Gaza Strip as of July ...
Invasive is Rebranded
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Invasive RebrandedFrom Threat to LifestyleWhat once felt intrusive — microphones in our homes, GPS on our phones, biometric scans at airports —...
Surveillance is Control
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Surveillance is no longer extraordinary—it’s ordinary. What once felt like the domain of spy thrillers and government black sites is now part o...
Power Conspiracy
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The weaponization of minor acts under authoritarian policing is a hallmark of regimes seeking control through fear, surveillance, and symbolic punishm...
Affective Computing
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Affective computing is the quiet engine behind a new kind of emotional capitalism—where machines simulate empathy not to connect, but to convert.Bec...
Edmotional Engineering
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Algorithms are no longer passive tools. They’ve evolved into emotional agitators—learning your triggers, exploiting your patterns, and feeding you...
Outrage For Sale
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Outrage for Sale”: How Conspiracies Became Click CurrencyEmotional Economics in ActionSocial media platforms have weaponized outrage. Their algorith...
Symbolism Over Substance
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Symbolism Over Substance: Executive Myth-MakingConcept OverviewPresidential power in modern politics often extends far beyond policy or governance. Le...
The Spectacle State
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Spectacle State refers to a mode of governance where state power is enacted through performance rather than substance. Think press conferences ove...
Clickbait Democracy
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clickbait democracy refers to the way engagement-driven algorithms shape political discourse. Platforms reward content that provokes, polarizes, and...
Manufactured Consent
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manufactured consent in digital spaces isn’t just a theory; it’s the operating system of the modern web. It’s how platforms, governments, and co...
Conspiracy Of Dark Patterns
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dark Patterns Exposed" isn’t just a critique of bad design — it’s a rallying call. When users understand the manipulations at play, they can dem...
Conspiracy Of Digital Consent
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy of Digital Consent Exposed” explores how consent in the digital age is often an illusion. Tech companies and platforms present users with...
Subway Showdown_ The D.C. Confrontation
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Subway Sandwich Conspiracy. The Incident: A Sub, a Shout, and a Chase.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspir...
Ice Gestapo Like Tactics
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The comparison between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the Gestapo—the secret police of Nazi Germany—is a provocative on...
Blueprint Of Control
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Project 2025 is a sweeping initiative spearheaded by The Heritage Foundation, designed as a policy roadmap for a potential second Trump administration...
Criminalization of Protest
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Criminalization of protest refers to when governments reframe demonstrations as threats to security rather than as a means to exercise democratic righ...
DC Police State
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DC Police State” evokes concerns that the nation’s capital, Washington D.C., is becoming overly surveilled and over-policed — where security for...
Authoritarian Conspiracy In Action
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authoritarian Conspiracy in Action: Trump’s Retaliation PoliticsNarrative Control as PowerTrump’s firing of Dr. Kristine Joy Suh, head of the Bure...
The Ghost Of Consent
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What Are the Ghosts of Consent?They’re the invisible contributors to AI systems:* Artists whose work was scraped without permission.* Writers whose ...
Data Justice
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The circuitry of power, consent, and reclamation. “Data Justice: Reclaiming the Digital Commons” is more than a critique of surveillance capitalis...
Predictive Policing
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What Is Predictive Policing?It’s the use of algorithms, AI, and big data to forecast where crimes might occur—or who might commit them. It operate...
Surveillance and Capitalism
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surveillance capitalism turns our everyday experiences into data, predicts our behavior, and sells those predictions—an economic logic that Zuboff c...
Democracy & Data Mining
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reclaiming the Digital Commons” isn’t just a critique of surveillance capitalism—it’s a blueprint for redistributing control, rewriting consen...
Immigration Conspiracy Exposed
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration Conspiracy Exposed" peels back the layers of fear-driven narratives to reveal how disinformation is weaponized. This theme spotlights the ...
Conspiracy Of Democracy
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to the Fortune Factor Podcast. They told us democracy was sacred. That our voices mattered. That the ballot was our sword, and th...
Unmasking Power
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we peel back the layers of institutional secrecy surrounding the Epstein files. What begins as a call for justice becomes a battlegro...
Unmarked Authority
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many ICE agents wear masks or operate in plainclothes during raids and arrests. The official justification centers on officer safety, particularly pro...
The Conspiracy Of Defiance
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration has faced multiple accusations of defying federal court orders across various cases, particularly those involving funding cut...
The Cracker Barrel Conspiracy
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cracker Barrel quietly updated its logo—ditching the old-timey man with a barrel for a sleek, minimalist design. No big deal, right? Wrong. Cue the ...
The Illusion Conspiracy
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Illusion of Public Safety poetic dissection of control masquerading as care.Surface NarrativePublic safety is framed as protection—police patrol...
Home Depot Conspiracy
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So, Why Home Depot?Day Laborer Magnet: Home Depot’s business model unintentionally created a labor hub. Contractors shop there and hire workers on-s...
The Health Conspiracy
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The “health conspiracy” surrounding Donald Trump has recently gained traction, largely fueled by commentary from conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.Be...
The Garcia Conspiracy
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The “Garcia conspiracy” refers to the politically charged and deeply controversial case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant whose wron...
Surveillance Conspiracy
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surveillance isn’t just a tool anymore—it’s a narrative battleground. The “new conspiracy” around surveillance isn’t about whether it exis...
Authoritarian Conspiracy
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authoritarian Tendencies & Institutional Erosion” under Trump’s second term, illustrating how presidential power has increasingly displaced in...
Constitutional Conspiracy
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2019 that partisan gerrymandering is constitutional—or more precisely, that it's beyond the reach of federal courts ...
A Conspiracy of Authoritarian Tendencies & Institutional Erosion
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authoritarian Tendencies & Institutional Erosion” under Trump’s second term, illustrating how presidential power has increasingly displaced in...
Federal Force Conspiracy
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Federal Force refers to the use of national government power—often through law enforcement, military, or federal agencies—to intervene in local af...
Conspiracy Of Power
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s approach to centralizing power has sparked intense debate, and it intersects with themes of federal control, populist rhetoric, and institut...
Conspiracy Of The DC Police
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not hyperbole to say that Washington, D.C. has entered unprecedented territory under Trump’s recent actions. On August 11, 2025, Trump invoke...
Political Entanglement in Churches
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Political Entanglement in Churches unpacks the emotional, historical, and societal layers that make this such a potent and polarizing issue.Become a s...
Holy Rhetoric_ Sermons, Suppression, and the State
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Church attendance has been declining for decades, and several interwoven cultural, social, and technological factors contribute to this shift.Become a...
Understanding Gerrymandering
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party, group, or incumbent. It’s named after Elb...
Texas, Trump, and Gerrymandering Conspiracy
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What Trump Said In an August 2025 interview, Trump declared that Republicans are “entitled to five more seats” in Texas, citing his historic vote ...
Conspiracy Theater_ A Deep Dive into the Spectacle
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracies function less like arguments and more like performances. They use familiar theatrical devices:Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...
Conspiracy Culture Jam
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy theories thrive on spectacle — exaggerated drama, secret plots, shadowy villains. They aren’t just stories; they’re performances that...
Challenging Trumpism
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Trumpism" is more than just a single individual; it embodies a collection of ideologies, tactics, and emotional triggers that have transformed public...
The Police State Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The recent federal takeover of Washington, D.C.'s police force has sparked intense debate over whether the city is becoming a "police state" under the...
Selective Reporting Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Selective reporting refers to the tendency of media outlets to disproportionately highlight certain aspects of migration—typically negative or sensa...
Militarization of Civil Space Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The militarization of civil space is a rapidly evolving issue that blurs the lines between civilian innovation and military strategy. Here's a deep di...
Trump's Governance Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trump’s recent moves have reignited concerns about authoritarian governance, particularly in his approach to federal control and law enforcement. He...
The Ethnostate Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That’s a deeply charged and historically fraught topic. The idea of an ethnostate—particularly one based on racial exclusivity—raises serious et...
The Anatomy of White Nationalist Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Characteristics of White NationalismRacial Identity Focus: Asserts that white people constitute a unique race that should maintain its cultural and po...
Threats Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Portraying migrants as threats to national identity is a powerful and often politically charged narrative that has deep historical roots and significa...
The Dehumanization Conspriacy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dehumanizing migrants by casting them as economic, security, and cultural menaces has become a linchpin in hard-line immigration politics. This framew...
Zero-Tolerance Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Miller’s zero-tolerance ideology centers on using the full power of the state to deter immigration through fear, xenophobia, and punitive me...
The Grift Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What Is “Trump’s Grift”?The term “grift” refers to profiting through dishonest or unethical means, and critics use it to describe how Trump ...
You did it to Yourself Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary of Backlash Against Trump Administration PoliciesTrade Tariffs A majority of voters opposed broad import tariffs on steel, aluminum, and Chine...
The Lie Conspiracy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the New Testament Greek, the word translated “church” is ekklesia—literally “the called-out ones.” It refers not to a building or addre...
Federal Takeover of D.C. Police
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The recent federal takeover of the D.C. police stems from President Donald Trump invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, citin...
Governance Specters
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These “ghosts” aren’t literal specters — they’re:Algorithms trained on historical data, often biased or incomplete.Machine learning models t...
AI's Subtle Influence on Governance Conspiracy
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI systems aren’t storming parliaments — they’re quietly reshaping how decisions are made, how problems are prioritized, and how people perceive...
Conspiracy From News to Noise_ Media’s Role
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy From News to Noise: Media’s Role”—exploring how media can transform legitimate reporting into sensational or conspiratorial content: ...
The War on Truth It's A Conspiracy
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The War on Truth: How Propaganda Shapes Us All, drawing from current resources and cultural commentary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...
Manipulation Conspiracy-Political
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Political manipulation refers to tactics used by leaders, parties, or institutions to influence public opinion or behavior—often through misleading,...
Manipulation Conspiracy- Religion
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dive into the manipulation conspiracy of religion. You're on a powerful path, unpacking how religion can be used not just for spiritual guidan...
Cognitive Decline Conspiracy
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The idea that Donald Trump is experiencing cognitive decline has gained traction in recent years, especially among critics and some mental health prof...
Unaccountability Conspiracy
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Judicial Conspiracy Over the past few decades, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has reportedly accepted dozens of luxury gifts and trips from ult...
Losing Faith: A Silent Conspiracy Against the Church?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Losing Faith: A Silent Conspiracy Against the Church? Thank you for tuning in to the Fortune Factor Podcast, where conversations truly matter.Become a...
Epstein Files The Mother of Conspiracies
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a deep dive into “Epstein Files: The Mother of All Conspiracies”, drawing on the latest developments, public sentiment, and the powerful na...
Name Change Conspiracy at the Kennedy Center – Political Controversy 2025"
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bill introduced by Republican Rep. Bob Onder—dubbed the “Make Entertainment Great Again Act”—would rename the John F. Kennedy Center for...
Disinformation Conspiracy
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration has been at the center of numerous allegations involving disinformation and conspiracy narratives, particularly surrounding t...
Political Weaponization_ A Modern Conspiracy
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Political weaponization refers to the strategic use of government institutions, laws, or public narratives to target, discredit, or suppress political...
Truth vs. Propaganda_ Navigating Modern Conspiracy Theories
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conspiracy theories often blur the line between these two by presenting hidden truths that challenge official narratives. At the same time, propaganda...
Political Weaponization_ A Modern Conspiracy
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of political weaponization as conspiracy has surged into mainstream discourse, especially in the U.S., where intelligence agencies, law enfor...
Conspiracy Psychology
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LLet's explore how conspiracy theories gain traction in America, particularly in relation to truth, media, and manipulation.Become a supporter of this...
Truth Under Siege: Censorship or Conspiracy
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here it comes—a striking visual snapshot of "Truth Under Siege: Censorship or Conspiracy?" designed for maximum impact and intrigue.Become a support...
The Intelligence Conspiracy
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening to the Fortune Factor Podcast, where conversations truly matter. Here’s an in-depth analysis of Tulsi Gabbard’s controve...
Erosion of Democracy Conspiracy
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The decline of democracy in education, media, and culture is not merely a political issue; it represents a gradual disintegration of the civic fabric ...
MAGA Power Struggle Conspiracy
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The phrase “power struggle conspiracy” can point to a few different things, depending on the lens you’re using—political, historical, or psych...
The Black Book Conspiracy
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Book Conspiracy. Thank you for joining us on The Fortune Factor Podcast, a platform where meaningful conversations unfold. Today, we delv...
Epstein Conspiracy
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Jeffrey Epstein saga is one of the most controversial and widely speculated stories in recent history, blending verified criminal activity, elite ...
Distraction and Denial_ Conspiracy
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s response to the renewed scrutiny over the Epstein files has been a whirlwind of deflection, distraction, and denial—and critics are...
Democrats Tackle Epstein Files Amid GOP Conspiracy Chaos
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Democrats are seizing the Epstein files controversy as a strategic opening to fracture the GOP, energize their base, and reshape the narrative heading...
The Risk Conspiracy
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Republicans Face Backlash Over Epstein Files: 2026 Elections at Risk” carries weighty implications that go far beyond scandal—it’s a political f...