In Germany, a figure known as Captain Future launches a new social network for conspiracy theory discussions
The German content creator Michael Brundel, who goes by Captain Future, recently opened a platform aimed at conspiracy theory communities. The site, created and managed by Brundel himself, began quietly and quickly drew interest from like-minded users. The first week saw the community building a small but active base, with around fifteen hundred people joining to explore shared viewpoints.
New members are invited to join by answering a short set of questions designed to gauge their interests and beliefs in various conspiracy narratives. The onboarding process also asks participants to share how they typically encounter news, how many COVID-19 vaccinations they have received, and their thoughts on how the world might develop over the next two decades. These prompts appear to be part of the platform’s approach to clustering users by belief systems and anticipated future scenarios.
Captain Future described the site as a place where people can connect with others who hold similar views. He suggested that different interpretations of current events can strain long-standing friendships and relationships, yet they can also foster new connections within like-minded circles.
Meanwhile, a public figure associated with the Gates family, Phoebe Gates, has commented publicly on the broader phenomenon of online influence. She notes that behind the online popularity found on platforms like TikTok there can be fraud and conspiracy theories related to high-profile individuals and families.