Just finished ConspiracyLand by @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social - examining how and why conspiracies spread, showing compassion for those caught up in them, and exposing the algorithms that allow them to take hold. An important book.

This. @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social has been researching and investigating social media information dissemination for years, and this piece shows how dangerous mis- and disinformation is on social media! And it’s especially a problem when people claim to be authoritative on subject matter.

Jon Owen@anotherjon.bsky.social · 10mo ago

This, from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social, is a difficult but important read: observer.co.uk/style/featur...

This from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social is essential reading. Medical conspiracy theories are reaching peak harm and you only have to look at the fall in vaccination uptake to see the effects 💔 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The struggle to protect children from conspiracy theorist parents

The inquest following the death of Paloma Shemirani raises the question of how to prevent young people from health misinformation

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This, from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social, is a difficult but important read: observer.co.uk/style/featur...

My sister died after refusing cancer treatment. Now I wan...

Gabriel Shemirani blames his mother’s conspiracy theories for the death of his twin Paloma at age 23. As the inquest nears a verdict, he talks to Mariann...

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Another excellent article from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social BBC News - The struggle to protect children from conspiracy theorist parents - BBC News.

The struggle to protect children from conspiracy theorist parents

The inquest following the death of Paloma Shemirani raises the question of how to prevent young people from health misinformation

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Brilliant again from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social. The circumstances restrain rage against even these disordered parents. But the mother is a public menace & must surely risk crossing the line of legal sanction www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The struggle to protect children from conspiracy theorist parents

The inquest following the death of Paloma Shemirani raises the question of how to prevent young people from health misinformation

bbc.co.uk

"Why we struggle to protect the young from conspiracy theorist parents" - great and timely work from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social #Misinformation

The struggle to protect children from conspiracy theorist parents

The inquest following the death of Paloma Shemirani raises the question of how to prevent young people from health misinformation

bbc.co.uk

Conspiracy, vaccines, covid, cancer. Heartbreaking tale of a mother who influenced her daughter to die by cancer. Trust in science - it might just save you or your loved one's life. Exceptional journalism, again, from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social & their crew 👏 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - Marianna in Conspiracyland - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Marianna in Conspiracyland on BBC Sounds.

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“Mrs Shemirani, I’m going to have to stop you.” Those words, spoken by the coroner at a court in Kent, have become the soundtrack to my summer…” Interview with @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social observer.co.uk/style/featur...

My sister died after refusing cancer treatment. Now I wan...

Gabriel Shemirani blames his mother’s conspiracy theories for the death of his twin Paloma at age 23. As the inquest nears a verdict, he talks to Mariann...

observer.co.uk

Finally catching up with this fascinating listening from the marvellous @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social Proof that there are some right fruit loops out there who will believe any old tripe and no mistake.

Marianna in Conspiracyland - Marianna in Conspiracyland 1 - 4. The Conspiracy Theory Newspaper - BBC Sounds

Who is the man behind The Light?

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BBC Social Media Investigations Correspondent @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social discusses her experience with online harassment and trolling. From the 2025 Cambridge Disinformation Summit keynote. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW7R...

BBC Social Media Investigations Correspondent Marianna Spring discusses her experience with trolling

YouTube video by Cambridge Disinformation Summit

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Loved listening to season 2 of Conspiracyland. Amazing and eye opening to the trolls and false claims out there for people at their lowest. Well done to @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social

Fascinating, gripping, terrifying 😬 An excellent read @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social I'll be recommending to friends. And I think I'll stick to the quiet life on Bluesky & liking cat posts

@mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social really excellent podcast on Paloma Shemirani. Think it’s as angry as I’ve ever felt listening to a podcast. But an important story that needs to be widely heard.

Finally got round to listening to @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social podcast about the death of Paloma Shemirani. Tragic, terrifying, frustrating. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...

1. The Dove and the Pigeon

Podcast Episode · Marianna in Conspiracyland · S7 E1 · 33m

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Speeding up the commute with this gripping and desperately sad podcast. A ‘good education’ doesn’t always win against the emotional pull of medical misinformation. Kudos to Paloma’s brothers for their public service in sharing their family tragedy with such eloquence www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - Marianna in Conspiracyland - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Marianna in Conspiracyland on BBC Sounds.

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… and for a powerful story of something similar — a “health” influencer’s daughter dying in her early 20’s because her mum (seemingly) told her chemo caused cancer … I can thoroughly recommend this from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Marianna in Conspiracyland

The home of Marianna Spring's investigations for BBC Radio 4.

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This series by @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social is excellent - and unnerving. You don’t imagine the impact of medical conspiracy theories until they get close to you. By the time your family is down that rabbit hole it’s too late to drag them out.

Eliot Higgins@eliothiggins.bsky.social · last yr.

Just listened to the latest series of Marianna In Conspiracyland with @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social, I'd highly recommend it, it tells a sad and disturbing story of medical conspiracy theories leading to the death of a young woman from cancer www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Sometimes when investigating disinformation online you can forget that this is about real people, living in the real world, having families and friends. And conspiracy theories cause real harm. This new podcast by @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social is a reminder. open.spotify.com/episode/36Eo...

1. The Dove and the Pigeon

Marianna in Conspiracyland · Episode

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Catching up with @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social‘s excellent (and disturbing) documentary series on dangerous/lethal conspiracy theories www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - Marianna in Conspiracyland - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Marianna in Conspiracyland on BBC Sounds.

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Just listened to the latest series of Marianna In Conspiracyland with @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social, I'd highly recommend it, it tells a sad and disturbing story of medical conspiracy theories leading to the death of a young woman from cancer www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Marianna in Conspiracyland - Marianna in Conspiracyland 2 - 1. The Dove and the Pigeon - BBC Sounds

What Happened to Paloma?

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🔊New commissions announced for #BBCSounds - A visualised series from #Rylan - Radio 4 offerings from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social, Mark Steel and David Runciman - The next-gen podcasters from Audio Lab Loads more 👇🏻

BBC Sounds announces new podcasts including a new visualised series from Rylan and offerings from Radio 4 including Marianna Spring, comedian Mark Steel and historian David Runciman

Plus BBC Sounds Audio Lab announces the next-gen podcasters getting ready to bring their ideas to life

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BBC Social Media Investigations Correspondent @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social discussed her experience with online harassment. "For me, the way of dealing with it has actually been always focusing on that 'why?' question." From the Cambridge Disinformation Summit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW7R...

BBC Social Media Investigations Correspondent Marianna Spring discusses her experience with trolling

YouTube video by Cambridge Disinformation Summit

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@ellapickover.bsky.social Hi Ella - I was wondering if you could follow me back so I can send you a DM? Thanks!

Snaps behind the scenes ! New series of Marianna in Conspiracyland podcast & Panorama investigation exposing tactics of conspiracy theory movement in the pipeline & BBC Two doc on social media algorithms changing the world - plus Americast eps on Musk, undercover voters & more!

At @stir.ac.uk yesterday we had the pleasure of hearing from @mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social in our investigations class. She had tons and tons of advice and was extremely generous with her time. A fantastic guest!

a man in a suit and tie is saying there 's been a lot of misinformation out there

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying there 's been a lot of misinformation out there

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@mariannaspringbbc.bsky.social's BBC Podcasts and her book, Among the Trolls, also do a great job of exploring the people engaged in disordered discourse, and their motivations. www.theguardian.com/books/2024/m...

Among the Trolls by Marianna Spring review – into the cesspit of online hatred

An unflinching exploration of conspiracy theories and their knock-on effects also makes heroic attempts to understand the people behind them

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