[SuoDuanDao]

which to me, implies that Assange bought into that theory in 2016. Which given his situation, makes me think that 'rediculous' might not be the best descriptor.

[shadowgovt]

You'd think someone such as him with so much access to information would be less susceptible to repeatedly-debunked conspiracy theories.

Then again, such theories seem to have blossomed in the information age, so perhaps not.