CONSPIRACY-PSEUDOSCIENCE
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- Overall, we rate Peak Prosperity as a right-biased conspiracy and pseudoscience site based on the promotion of unproven and false claims regarding government and/or corporate actions and a rejection of the consensus of science on some issues.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT CONSPIRACY-PSEUDOSCIENCE
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Peak Prosperity was founded by Dr. Chris Martenson, an economic researcher and futurist who gained prominence for his early predictions of the housing market collapse. The website educates individuals about economic, environmental, and societal issues to promote personal and community resilience. Peak Prosperity is based in Connecticut.
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Funded by / Ownership
Chris Martenson privately owns Peak Prosperity through Peak Prosperity LLC. The platform is supported through memberships, courses, and the sale of books and other educational materials.
Analysis / Bias
Peak Prosperity strongly emphasizes preparing for economic and environmental crises. The content often emphasizes self-sufficiency and resilience, reflecting a cautious and sometimes alarmist perspective on mainstream economic and political developments.
For example, the article “It’s Time To Get Serious About Resilience!” encourages readers to take personal actions to prepare for potential societal disruptions. Another article, “The Warrior Poet Way with John Lovell,” promotes a philosophy of preparedness and self-reliance.
The site’s analysis often critiques government policies and mainstream media narratives, advocating for alternative viewpoints and solutions. This can sometimes lead to the promotion of controversial or non-mainstream perspectives, as seen in interviews with figures like David Icke, known for his conspiracy theories.
Politically, the authors tend to favor Donald Trump and denigrate the mainstream media, referring to it as a regime. The website also promotes conspiracy theories without evidence, such as there being multiple shooters at the Trump assassination attempt. There is no evidence to suggest this. The website also promotes World War 3 conspiracies and claims the dangers of Covid-19 vaccines. In general, this is a right-leaning site that promotes both conspiracies and pseudoscience.
Failed Fact Checks
- “mRNA Vaccines Show No Mortality Benefit – Danish Study” – False
- “The FDA is required to take the COVID vaccines off the market” because they are “adulterated.” – False
Overall, we rate Peak Prosperity as a right-biased conspiracy and pseudoscience site based on the promotion of unproven and false claims regarding government and/or corporate actions and a rejection of the consensus of science on some issues. (D. Van Zandt 08/11/2024)
Source: https://peakprosperity.com/
Last Updated on August 12, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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