As COVID-19 crippled country after country, many experts were tasked with answering how this virus worked and where it came from? Some said that the virus transferred to humans naturally via a bat, while others pointed fingers at the Wuhan Laboratory. Still, Conspiracy theorists, as always, knew the true cause of the lockdowns around the world -- 5G. In this episode, we break down the elements of the 5G conspiracy theory. Who started it, who spread it, and more importantly, who made a profit?  References  Why 5G conspiracy theories are so prevalent | WKRN News 2Coronavirus: 5G and microchip conspiracies around the world - BBC NewsThe truth about 5G conspiracy theories on the internet | CBS 5 Investigates | azfamily.comNo link between 5G and spread of Covid 19, says DoT - Technology News (indiatoday.in)Why the conspiracy theory around 5G networks and Covid-19 spread doesn't die down - Technology News (indiatoday.in)Meet the celebrities pushing 5G coronavirus conspiracies to millions of fans - Coda StoryEverything You Need to Know About 5G (thegatewaydigital.com)Real 5G issues overshadowed by Covid-19 conspiracy theories - Investigate Europe (investigate-europe.eu)EMF Protection Gear Amazon.com: 5G Cert EMF Protection and Energy Field Enhancement Device - Patent Pending Premium Radiation Shield, Be Safe and Function Optimally Wherever You are. Scientifically Proven100% : Health & HouseholdAmazon.com: Karelia Creations Shungite Bracelet (Adult) - for 5G EMF Radiation Protection Shield Blocker, Immune System, Balancing, Energy Healing - Men, Women, Teens, Seniors (8mm Beads) : Health & HouseholdYoutube Video Innovating to zero! | Bill Gates - YouTube Bill Gates never said ‘3 billion people need to die’ (apnews.com) Scholarly Journals An existential threat model of conspiracy theories. - PsycNET (apa.org) Conspiracy Theories: Evolved Functions and Psychological Mechanisms - Jan-Willem van Prooijen, Mark van Vugt, 2018 (sagepub.com)