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Illuminati-Masonic conspiracy

RecordOBS-0858
CategorySecret Societies/Groups
StatusUNPROVEN
SummaryA conspiracy theory claiming that the Illuminati and Freemasons secretly control world events, originating from elite reactions to the French Revolution. Proponents believe these groups orchestrate revolutions and manipulate governments.
OriginThe theory emerged in the late 18th century, with works like John Robison's 'Proofs of a Conspiracy' (1797) and Augustin Barruel's 'Memoirs Illustrating the History of Jacobinism' (1797-98).
Claimed
  • The Illuminati and Freemasons conspired to cause the French Revolution.
  • These secret societies continue to manipulate global politics and economics.
  • They aim to establish a New World Order.
Evidence / consensusHistorians consider the Illuminati-Masonic conspiracy theories to be unfounded and based on misinterpretations and fabrications. There is no credible evidence of such a grand conspiracy.
> OBSERVER NOTE:
The archetypal secret society conspiracy, born from fear of revolutionary change. It has evolved into modern New World Order theories.

Sources

  1. The ethics of conspiracy theories - ABC listen

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