The article posits that several previously dismissed conspiracy theories—regarding the 2008 financial crisis, COVID-19 measures, the Ukraine war, and the potential for widespread power outages—have proven accurate. This has eroded public trust in institutions.
The author contends that the European Union's recent recommendation for citizens to prepare emergency kits underscores the validity of these initial concerns.
The author criticizes the progressive political establishment for dismissing dissenting voices and engaging in what is considered to be propaganda. This, the article argues, has further fueled distrust.
The piece challenges the notion that misinformation is the primary cause of declining trust, suggesting that institutional failures and a lack of transparency play a more significant role.
The author concludes that institutions need to regain public trust by addressing underlying issues rather than dismissing concerns as 'fake news' or blaming citizens for distrust.