What if a loved one is sucked in by a conspiracy theory cult?

1. “information hygiene”: ...If you must mock, mock in your own words or memes; don’t ever republish the original to a wider audience.

2. Remember, people reach out to social media when they’re seeking human contact;... Steer the conversation towards shared experiences and memories.

3. Don’t argue: Arguing the facts of an issue can have the effect of entrenching conspiracy attitudes in peers who may dig in to save face and defend their public social status.

4. Gently encourage doubts.

5. Acknowledge the genuinely good motivations of the person.

6. Don’t expect an immediate deconversion from the person you’re trying to help.

 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/sep/28/if-your-friends-or-family-have-fallen-for-an-internet-conspiracy-cult-heres-what-you-should-do?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other