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Douglas Murray: Tech firms must crack down on mad conspiracy theories destroying society

Murray urges tech platforms to curb conspiracy theories that threaten democracy and public trust.
The piece argues platforms reward engagement over accuracy, amplifying false claims.
Murray cites the WHCD shooting as an example of rapid spread of misinformation online.
The author links online disinformation to a broader erosion of trust in media.
Murray argues legitimate journalism costs money and is undermined by cheap online content.
The piece contends big tech profits from spreading falsehoods through engagement-driven models.
The author calls for accountability measures from platforms to curb misinformation.
The article references past Post journalism and disclaimers about conspiracies being true.
Murray criticizes foreign bot-farms boosting disinformation campaigns.
The piece emphasizes the money cost of reporting versus cheap online content.
Murray concludes that platforms should be held financially and legally accountable.

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