I have just learned that a close family member has recenlty gotten themselves completely into conspiracy theories. Covid vaccines carrying nanobots, 15 minute cities lockign you in, agenda 2030, whatever that might be, etc. They get all the nonsense from Facebook reels.

I feel that they still doubt a lot of this and have asked me what I think about them, which tells me there is a window of time for an intervention. They were somewhat receptive towards me refuting individual points, but seemed convinced that in general "the elites" are trying to ruin everything. So even if I refute one point, 3 new ones take their place.

Have you ever experienced this? Do you have any suggestions for how to deal with it? I could really use some advice if you have...