HNRS 353, Fall 2016

This course introduced social networks, network modeling, and critically engaged the literature and history of conspiracy theories.

After proposing a conspiracy (real or imaginary) for study, the students produced a traditional class paper, then used Gephi in conjunction with the Sigmajs Exporter to create interactive networks of their research. The students then uploaded the results to individual GitHub pages. The results are collected here – I hope you enjoy the student projects and recognize the hard work and effort put in to their realization! N.B. – When browsing student networks, be sure to click on the “More about this visualisation” link to learn more about individual projects.

abbonizioAbbonizio, C. The “Truth” About Pearl Harbor

  1. https://cjabbonizio.github.io/PearlHarborDegree/
  2. https://cjabbonizio.github.io/PearlHarborEigenvector/

 

 

 

albinusAlbinus, K. The Ongoing Lavender Scare

  1. https://thekimmy.github.io/

 

 

 

butlerButler, M. Boston Marathon Bombing and CIA: Coincidence or Conspiracy?

  1. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Butler_M/

 

 

clementsClements, S. Iranian Revolution of 1979: A Conspiracy, Not a Conspiracy Theory

  1. https://sclements17.github.io/ConspiracyOfIranianRevolutionBetweennessCentrality/
  2. https://sclements17.github.io/ConspiracyOfIranianRevolutionEigenvectorCentrality/
  3. https://sclements17.github.io/IranianRevolutionOf1979Graph/

 

davisDavis, A. Donald Trump’s (Alleged) Russian Connections

  1. https://a96davis.github.io/TrumpAllegedConnections/
  2. https://a96davis.github.io/TrumpRussiaHashtags/
  3. https://a96davis.github.io/TrumpRussiaFinalProject/

 

 

elliottEllliott, J. Suicide or Murder? The Death of Vince Foster Through the Lens of Conspiracy

  1. https://jordanel.github.io/fosterorgs/
  2. https://jordanel.github.io/fosterscandals/

 

 

fussellFussell, S. The Paul McCartney Death Hoax

  1. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Fussell_S/Actual_Connections/
  2. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Fussell_S/Paul_Before/
  3. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Fussell_S/Phil_Ackrill/
  4. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Fussell_S/Proposed_Connections/
  5. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall 2016/Fussell_S/Proposed_Connections_Eigenvector/
  6. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Fussell_S/William_Campbell/

 

 

gellinGellin, G. Use the Force(Atlas 2)

  1. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Gellin_G/Episode%20I%20Graph/
  2. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Gellin_G/Episode%20I%20Graph%20(semi%20incomplete)/
  3. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Gellin_G/Jar%20Jar%20Ego%20Graph/

 

 

henchHench, J. October Surprise: The Role of Network Analysis in the Development of Conspiracy Theories

  1. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Hench_J/OctoberSurpriseConspiracyStronglyBalancedTiesExample/
  2. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Hench_J/OctoberSurpriseProject/
  3. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Hench_J/OctoberSurpriseWeaklyBalancedTriadExample/

 

 

kellyKelly, K. French Revolution Conspiracies: Illuminati Rebirth, Justified Radicalism, and the Downfall of Religion

  1. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Kelly_K/

 

 

kingKing, K. Aaron Burr: Downfall, Conspiracy, Treason. Reflections on a Paranoid Style

  1. https://kingkatherineb.github.io/

 

 

liuLiu, A. The War on Drugs: A Black-and-White Issue or a Government Scam?

  1. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Liu_A/Nixon%20and%20the%20War%20on%20Drugs/
  2. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Liu_A/The%20War%20on%20Drugs%20as%20a%20Scam/

 

 

kaiMarcus, K. One Giant Leap or One Giant Hoax?

  1. https://kaim1432.github.io/

 

 

 

nicolausNicolaus, D. Analyzing Nolan’s JFK Assassination UCT

  1. https://dannicolaus.github.io/JFKUCT/

 

 

 

Pasteris.jpgPasteris, J. The Bilderberg Group & New World Order Conspiracy: A Look at Bilderberg 2010

  1. https://pasteris.github.io/Bilderberg/

 

 

schaaf

Schaaf, T. The Gunpowder Plot and Surrounding Conspiracies

  1. https://tjschaaf.github.io/RobertCecil/
  2. https://tjschaaf.github.io/ThirteenConspirators/
  3. https://tjschaaf.github.io/CatholicConnections/

 

 

settlemyreSettlemyre, J. Aum Shinriko

  1. https://jsettlem.github.io/hnrs353/

 

 

 

 

 

 

walkerWalker, Z. Project MKUltra: A Critical Analysis of the Social Networks Concerning Project MKUltra and Associated UCTs

  1. https://zachwalker723.github.io/InstitutionsDegree/
  2. https://zachwalker723.github.io/InstitutionsDegree2/
  3. https://zachwalker723.github.io/InstitutionsEigenvector/
  4. https://zachwalker723.github.io/PeopleDegree/
  5. https://zachwalker723.github.io/PeopleBetweeness/
  6. https://zachwalker723.github.io/UCTs/

 

winfreeWinfree, L. The Business Plot: The Robber Barons’ Biggest Heist

  1. https://lillyw5.github.io/American%20Liberty%20League/
  2. https://lillyw5.github.io/BusinessPlot/

 

 

woodWood, D. 9/11 Conspiracy Theories

  1. https://rmhorne.github.io/UNC-HNRS-353-Fall-2016/Wood_D/
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