Truth Theory - Bias and Credibility (original) (raw)

History

Founded in 2010 by Mike Sygula, Truth Theory is an alternative news website. According to the website, “Mike Sygula is a blogger, entrepreneur, activist, and thinker, promoting alternative ideas to raise public consciousness of the important issues facing humankind. He is the author of: “Growth Hacking Tips And Rituals For Optimal Living”. According to their about page, the mission is “Truth Theory are new media facilitating the empowerment of humanity using honest, solution-based and thought-provoking ideas.”

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Funded by / Ownership

Truth Theory Ltd owns Truththeory.com. Truth Theory Ltd is registered as a Limited Liability Company in The UK. Revenue is derived through advertising.

Analysis / Bias

Truth Theory publishes a mix of science, health, psychology, and spirituality-related content. While some articles are grounded in legitimate research, others promote pseudoscience, speculative claims, and alternative health narratives without strong scientific backing. The website often blends factual information with questionable or misleading assertions, making it a mixed-reliability source.

Some articles focus on evidence-based concepts, such as an analysis of positive psychology in education. This article discusses research-backed techniques for improving student well-being through psychological interventions. Similarly, an article on Vitamin D benefits presents widely accepted health information, though it leans toward speculative claims about Vitamin D’s broader health effects beyond bone health, some of which lack robust clinical confirmation.

However, other articles on the site veer into pseudoscience and speculative narratives. For instance, an article discussing Ayahuasca ceremonies presents psychedelic use as a tool for business success and creative breakthroughs. While some studies explore Ayahuasca’s potential therapeutic benefits, the article lacks a critical discussion of its risks and sensationalizes its effects on leadership and innovation without sufficient evidence.

Additionally, Truth Theory sometimes amplifies questionable claims and fringe theories. An article about “alien fossils” in the Mexican Congress discusses a widely discredited event where alleged extraterrestrial remains were presented. While the piece acknowledges skepticism, it fails to emphasize that experts and scientists have overwhelmingly dismissed the claim as a hoax. Instead, the article frames the event as an open debate, lending undue credibility to a story lacking scientific legitimacy.

Perhaps the most concerning example of pseudoscience is an article on Mercury retrograde’s supposed effects on life The article presents astrological concepts as fact, suggesting that planetary movement directly impacts human emotions and decisions. There is no scientific evidence that Mercury retrograde has any influence on personal or global events, yet the article treats the phenomenon as something readers should actively prepare for rather than a superstition.

In general, while Truth Theory publishes some credible science and psychology articles, it also frequently promotes pseudoscience, alternative health claims, and speculative theories without sufficient scrutiny. Readers should approach the site with caution, as fact-based reporting is mixed with misleading narratives and sensationalized claims.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the last 5 years.

Overall, we rate Truth Theory as a mild conspiracy and strong pseudoscience source based on promoting unproven or misleading claims related to science and health. (D. Van Zandt 11/16/2017) Updated (02/06/2025)

Source: https://truththeory.com