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Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. “Opposing Viewpoints.” Gale Collection, go-gale-com.proxy.wexler.hunter.cuny.edu/ps/retrieve.do?
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S=true&contentSegment=&prdId=OVIC&docId=GALE%7CPC3010999049&it=r&aty=ip. Accessed 19 Dec. 2023. In this article we go through some information that explains us how conspiracy theories are formed, why they are formed and why people tend to believe in them. It is also explained that people create conspiracy theories when they are not 100 percent sure on the official explanation of events, such of that of 9/11
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Good, Brian. “What Is the Single Biggest 9/11 Mystery and What, If Anything, Would It Take to Convince Yourself That There Was No Conspiracy?” Quora, www.quora.com/What-is-
the-single-biggest-9-11-mystery-and-what-if-anything-would-it-take-to-convince-yourself-that-
there-was-no-conspiracy. Accessed 19 Dec. 2023. In this post someone has done a research on all the facts and research theories about 9/11 and has
conclude them in a single Quora post.
The first thing he analyzes are the vaporize metal parts find near the site that look the same as the
metal when there is a big explosion with dynamites. Then he continues to analyze other sources ,
and comes to the conclusion that 9/11 was an inside job
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Conniefrombc6900. “Explosive 9/11 Claims | National Geographic.” YouTube, YouTube, 31 Aug. 2009, www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeasKVBFySw. In his comment we can see a statement that is very suspicious. The guy claims to have heard that the building was under maintenance and the cameras were not working.
He believes that they had time to work out one solution on how to destroy the buildings because they didn’t put any offices on every 10
th
floor so it would be easy to plant the dynamites.
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PhilipLlarnas. “What Are Your Most Plausible 9/11 Conspiracy Theories?” Reddit, www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/16ftx6w/what_are_your_most_plausible_911_conspira
cy/. Accessed 20 Dec. 2023. In a subreddit discussion where different 9/11 conspiracies are discussed, PhilipLarnas gives his opinion and shares what he has heard about 9/11.
Philip says that CIA and FBI had enough information to stop what was going to happen but they didn’t communicate together so they could not link the information. He adds that this was intentional because they wanted to give Bush administration to invade and start a war in Afghanistan so the US could expand its influence in the Middle East.
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TheBestBRoaster. “9/11 WTC Collapse Shows Synchronized Explosions below Collapse
Line.” YouTube, YouTube, 17 Jan. 2021, www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MScHbiSAes. This is a comment found in a video on Youtube that talks about the way the towers fall during the event.
TheBestBroaster argues with others that it is impossible for such a consolidated building to fall at very high speeds just because of melting in the upper levels. Furthermore, he questions the way the tower fell because it is nearly impossible for the towers to fall just because of melting.
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“What Are Your Most Plausible 9/11 Conspiracy Theories?” Reddit, www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/16ftx6w/what_are_your_most_plausible_911_conspira
cy/. The mentioned theory posits a conspiracy involving the Mafia and former Mayor Giuliani orchestrating the 9/11 attacks to eliminate individuals with outstanding debts to the Mafia. This theory presents two notable fallacies: overgeneralization, as it assumes a uniform financial issue among all occupants of the targeted buildings, and an argument from ignorance, as it suggests harming people as a logical means of debt recovery. Moreover, the theory lacks credible evidence and overlooks the extensive investigations conducted by authorities, which have consistently found no support for such claims. It is essential to approach such conspiracy theories
with skepticism and prioritize evidence-based explanations rooted in established facts when examining historical events like the 9/11 attacks.
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Amultipolarworldisemerging. “9/11: Conspiracy Theories Still Surround the September 11 Attacks - BBC NewsA .” YouTube, 11 Sept. 2021, youtu.be/FgpYLFrk0pQ. In her comment on a BBC documentary, "AMultipolarWorldisEmerging" suggests that 9/11 was an inside job or allowed to happen intentionally to justify invading two unrelated countries. Several fallacies are apparent in her argument. Firstly, confirmation bias is evident as she
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selectively presents information that supports her preexisting belief. Additionally, a hasty generalization is present, as the claim of mysterious lease terminations is extrapolated to assert a broader conspiracy without sufficient evidence. Other fallacies, such as cherry-picking and post-
hoc reasoning, contribute to the overall lack of a sound and well-supported argument. It's essential to critically evaluate such claims and rely on evidence-based reasoning to form accurate
conclusions about historical events.
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Chandler, David. "9/11 as a Planned Event: Advocating for Independent Research." Quora, [URL]. In this discussion, Chandler contends that the events of 9/11 were premeditated and emphasizes the importance of independent research. He supports his stance by highlighting the substantial number of people advocating for private on-site investigations. However, this argument is susceptible to an Appeal to Popularity fallacy, as the sheer quantity of supporters does not inherently validate the claims. In scholarly discourse, the strength of an argument should derive from the quality of evidence and methodology rather than the volume of endorsements.
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Kraaijenhagen, Ray. “Log into Facebook.” Facebook, www.facebook.com/ae911truth/photos/a.379243506268/10157317172191269/. Accessed 19 Dec. 2023. Kraaijenhagen, Ray. "9/11 Inside Job: Overlooks Official Reports." Facebook, [URL]. Kraaijenhagen suggests an inside job due to missing plane details, emphasizing their absence in the official report. However, this argument is one-sided, exhibiting the Cherry-Picking fallacy, as
it disregards the comprehensive information present in the official reports. A more thorough
consideration of all available evidence is crucial for a nuanced understanding of the complex events surrounding 9/11.
Sáfrány, Beáta. “Sign in: Hunter College Libraries.”
9/11 Conspiracy Theories
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In this essay we can the author discussing different conspiracy theories about 9/11 including those which say that Al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden were not part of the terrorist attack. Theories are presented suggesting that al Qaeda is a phantom enemy, supported by claims that the organization does not exist and that Bin Laden's appearances in videos are inconsistent with Islamic practices. Authors encourages us to always test the facts that these theories are built on because most of them contain fallacies. Through the document, the writer dives in details and says that Osama bin Laden who claimed to
have done the terrorist attack doesn’t even look like the real person. Additionally, the text explores the alleged connections between Bin Laden and the CIA during the Soviet-Afghan war, citing the funding and training provided to the Mujahideen. The conspiracy theories grow furthermore because of the CIA visit while Bin Laden was getting medical treatment in France. The third paragraph dives more into the opposing viewpoints which argues with this conspiracy theories. Here, the author tries to show the long history of Osama Bin Laden anti-American
history. To conclude, the author says that Bin Laden formed the Al Qaeda because he thought that US was a threat to Islam.
Jones, Laura. “‘How Do the American People Know...?’: Embodying Post-9/11 Conspiracy Discourse.”
Jstor
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default%2B%2B%3Ae5cef58b9f2bde66fa6a7e03303048fd&seq=2. Accessed 21 Dec. 2023.
This text navigates the complex terrain where geopolitics and conspiracy theories intersect, focusing on the post-9/11 era. Through the lens of feminist geopolitics, the author tries to make us see the difference between official narratives and alternative perspectives on the 9/11 attacks. After reviewing this knowledge of the world, the author argues that we must have a new strategic
plan. Using the perspective of feminist geopolitics, they study how followers of conspiracy theories within the 911 Truth Movement perceive these events. The report also points out that as with all movements, there are positive and negative aspects to this. This is why you can only talk
about geopolitical doomsday theories with reference to the behavior of individuals.
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To conclude the author uses the 9/11 tragedy to raise awareness for all other conspiracy theories and how their fallacies in cordinance with the geopolitical changes all over the globe interfere in our thoughts.