Your Machine is Killing You

Fenja Akinde-Hummel explores how a German microwave conspiracy theory with right-wing undertones ended up in her London-Nigerian family group chat. Illustration by Sandy Christ.

Good morning, and welcome to Vittles! Today’s essay by Fenja Akinde-Hummel is a reflection on microwave conspiracy theories, and the sometimes-uneasy relationship with the device in her extended family.

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