The Term “Conspiracy” Was First Used When?

The term “conspiracy theory” and “conspiracy theorist” were created by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1967 to discredit those who questioned the official version of John F. Kennedy’s assassination. The term emerged around 1870 and became more frequently used during the 1950s. Conspiracy theories thrive in societies with poor education systems, disaffected populations, and low social capital. However, experts cannot simply tell people to stop believing lies.

The term “conspiracy theory” emerged much more recently, only a few decades ago. It is widely acknowledged to be a loaded term, with politicians using it to mock and dismiss allegations against them, while philosophers and military-intelligence experts have used it to justify their actions.

The term “conspiracy theory” has a long history, but its origins can be traced back to one man in the 1950s: a military-intelligence expert in psychological warfare. The 1967 CIA document, produced as dissent was growing during the buildup to the Jim Garrison inquiry, provides a quote from the 1967 CIA document.

In conclusion, conspiracy theories have a long history, but they have had a bad reputation since the term was first popularized by philosopher Karl Popper in the 1950s. While conspiracy theories can be justified, they have also been used to mock and dismiss allegations against individuals and groups.