Why People Fall For Conspiracy Theories

Posted on AllSides June 18th, 2021
From The Center
ANALYSIS

Think of a conspiracy theorist. How do they see the world? What stands out to them? What fades into the background? Now think of yourself. How does the way you see things differ? What is it about the way you think that has stopped you from falling down a rabbit hole?

Conspiracy theories have long been part of American life, but they feel more urgent than ever. Innocuous notions like whether the moon landing was a hoax feel like child’s play compared to more impactful beliefs like whether vaccines are safe...

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https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-people-fall-for-conspiracy-theories/

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