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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2025-01-29 08:32:23+00:00.

Original Title: The dark side of memes: How conspiracy groups hijack humor to build ranks, spread misinformation. New research found shared photos and videos that reinforce a ‘conspiracist worldview’ have a role in building a sense of tribalism and collective opinion within online conspiracy theorist communities