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Sep 11, 2024 · Conspiracy theory, an attempt to explain harmful or tragic events as the result of the actions of a small powerful group. Such explanations reject the accepted narrative surrounding those events; indeed, the official version may be seen as further proof of the conspiracy.
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Sep 2, 2024 · Conspiracy theories aren’t based so much on objective facts, but rather through often loosely connected bits of information. That makes them potent sources of misinformation.
Sep 12, 2024 · Conspiracy theorists appear earnestly committed to finding the truth, yet they are drawn to theories that often involve false and implausible claims.
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3 days ago · A recurring theme is that conspiracy theories postulate the existence of a secret plot between powerful people, belief in which reduces the complexities of experience, and makes a frightening ...
5 days ago · Fake Plots! can be used to raise awareness of the mechanisms responsible for the generation and spreading of misinformation and conspiracy theories. In Fake Plots! players are encouraged to be creative and think outside the box, interacting with each other in a playful way. The game can inspire guided reflection and discussion and, for these ...
Sep 12, 2024 · The team recruited more than 2000 participants who professed a belief in at least one conspiracy theory, which they define as the belief that important events or situations—the Kennedy assassination or the COVID-19 pandemic—were secretly orchestrated by powerful people or organizations.
Sep 12, 2024 · Conspiracy beliefs (i.e. beliefs in specific conspiracy theories or the more general conspiracy mentality) are associated with a need for uniqueness and lower adherence to social norms.
