Conspiracy theorists get a seriously bad press. Gullible, irresponsible, paranoid, stupid. These are some of the politer labels applied to them, usually by establishment figures who aren’t averse to promoting their own conspiracy theories when it suits them. President George W. Bush denounced outrageous conspiracy theories about 9/11 while his own administration was busy promoting the outrageous conspiracy theory that Iraq was behind 9/11.
What Are Conspiracy Theories?
Explaining a strange phenomenon.
Issue 73, 14th May 2019
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potyn saoni 28 February 2024
What counts as propaganda isn’t just determined by the intentions of people spreading it.
heritage ericsson 11 October 2023
Recognizing that individuals have a predisposition to look for connections and patterns when none exist is, in my opinion, crucial. Conspiracy theories might help some people make sense of a confusing and uncertain reality.
Lee Williamson 3 May 2023
It's interesting to see how the term "conspiracy theory" is often used to discredit those who challenge mainstream narratives. While it's true that some conspiracy theories lack evidence and are harmful to society, we can't dismiss the possibility that some of them may have merit. After all, history has shown that conspiracies can and do happen.
Regarding the psychology of conspiracy theories, I think it's important to recognize that people have a natural inclination to seek patterns and connections, even where none exist. In some cases, conspiracy theories may be a way for individuals to make sense of a complex and uncertain world.
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