How a son spent a year trying to save his father from conspiracy theories
Briefly

The article revolves around a personal bet between the author and his father, who has created a list of ten extreme political predictions. Despite being an optimistic person, the father has become absorbed in conspiracy theories and predicts major upheavals in the upcoming year, including charges against various political figures and enforcement of martial law. The father proposes a bet on these predictions, showcasing the blend of family dynamics and the perplexing world of conspiracy theories, highlighting how a once-optimistic individual has shifted his worldview.
About a year ago, my dad bet me $10,000 that he could foretell the future.
At the bottom of the page was a challenge: $1,000 for each of the 10 predictions that were supposed to happen sometime in 2024.
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