In these days of uncertainty, I've got into the habit of preparing for the worst. But the worst is uncertain, and unlikely. So I guess I need to also allow for the possibility that in so many ways, things might just improve. Biden's win highlighted that for me. Long way to go, but hey, one good thing... 
I guess these conspiracy theories always need an author. And I guess the authors are usually narcissists, who see themselves at the centre of things and everything revolving around them. These people have more certainty than is healthy. They don't need evidence or experts, they don't need to do deep hard analysis, they don't try to be objective - they just rely on their gut feeling, which in my opinion is generally over-rated. So, facts are made up to suit their mood, and they can't be wrong because they know they're right.
I wonder if after all people who believe QAnon stuff might just be taken less seriously. I have a family member who is into the 5G/BillGates/Covid hoax thing. (I think it goes: Covid is a hoax that will allow my Mr Gates to force a vaccine into every one of us and the vaccine contains a chip that will allow Mr Gates to track us all through 5G). Maybe I'm just getting old (and grumpy and impatient) but I think it's time to call out bullshit whenever and wherever, and not worry too much about people's feelings. I have seen a great deal of harm come about because of people's belief in homeopathy - a seemingly harmless, no side-effect treatment. These people have gone without or delayed treatment with real medicine because of the perceived benefits of the quack cure. One died. And from such innocuous seeming wishy washy wishful thinking.
Maybe the the tide of bullshit might turn... I'm not hopeful, but will try to allow for the possibility at least.
