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1. • • Essentially, we see some coincidences around big events and we then make up a story out of them. That story becomes a conspiracy theory because it contains "goodies" and "baddies" - the latter being responsible for all the things we don't like.
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   How do people understand a conspiracy theory?

   • First, they’ve put some effort into understanding the conspiracy-theory explanation for the event, whether by reading books, going to web sites, or watching TV programs that support their beliefs. Uncertainty is an unpleasant state, and conspiracy theories provide a sense of understanding and certainty that is comforting.

   Why Do People Believe in Conspiracy Theories? - Psychology Today

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   Is there a conspiracy theory in the workplace?

   • Several studies have revealed that conspiracy theories are common in organizations, where employees suspect their managers of conspiring towards evil goals (e.g., conspiracy theories that managers have a hidden agenda to lay off employees, in order to give themselves a financial bonus; see Douglas & Leite, 2017; Van Prooijen & De Vries, 2016).

   Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research

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   Is social media a conspiracy theory?

   • Social media and the Internet are filled with conspiracy theories. These theories range from highly implausible in light of logic or scientific knowledge (e.g., chemtrail conspiracy theories; flat‐earth conspiracy theories) to theoretically possible or even plausible (e.g., allegations that secret service agencies routinely violate privacy laws).

   Belief in conspiracy theories: Basic principles of an emerging research

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   Why do some people believe in a conspiracy?

   • The data showed that some people believed in several while others believed in none. As an explanation for this, Goertzel proposed that conspiracy beliefs comprise part of a monological belief system where these beliefs comprise a self-sealing and expanding network of ideas that mutually support each other (Goertzel, 1994).

   Understanding Conspiracy Theories - Douglas - 2019 | Political

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   In this article, we review studies from psychology, political science, sociology, history, information sciences, and the humanities. We consider conspiracy theories ranging in topics from science, health, the environment, immigration, racism, terrorism, and politics to international relations.

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   From alien lizard rulers to shark attacks instigated by spies and elaborate multi-billion-dollar hoaxes, the menagerie of conspiracy theories in existence is so bizarre, the reasons some take...

5. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogWhy Do People Believe in Conspiracy Theories? - Psychology Today

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   Jan 6, 2018 · Belief in conspiracy theories can satisfy important psychological needs for some people. We need to understand this first before confronting a believer with facts.

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   Aug 24, 2018 · Conspiracy theories are commonly defined as explanatory beliefs about a group of actors that collude in secret to reach malevolent goals (Bale, 2007). What drives belief in such conspiracy theories?

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   Jan 15, 2024 · The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories. Why do people believe them? Posted January 15, 2024 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer. Key points. Conspiracy theories thrive on cognitive biases,...

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   Nov 18, 2020 · People believe in conspiracy theories for a variety of reasons—to explain random events, to feel special or unique, or for a sense of social belonging, to name a few.

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    Feb 12, 2019 · So, why do some people believe they did? And what do conspiracy theories tell us about the way we see the world? Conspiracy theories are far from a new phenomenon.