Conspiracy theories are increasingly prevalent in popular culture, offering unsubstantiated explanations for world events such as 9/11 and the Twin Towers. Popular theories include alien contact, the assassination of John F. Kennedy by multiple shooters, and the cover-up of genetically modified dangers. The most popular conspiracy theory is that the attacks were orchestrated by the then-neoconservative US government to create a Pearl Harbor-like pretext for invading Middle Eastern countries. In 2015, University of Cambridge research found that most Britons ticked a box when presented with a list of just five theories. Psychologists’ research offers insight into why people put faith in conspiracy theories such as QAnon.
Conspiration theories have legitimized violence, impaired public health, and undermined democratic governance. Containing their harms begins with identifying and debunking these theories. Some famous conspiracy theories include Beyoncé being part of the Illuminati and NASA faking the moon landing. Research has shown that most Americans believe in conspiracy theories of some sort, and conspiracy theories that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic can be dangerous and difficult to identify, debunk, and counter. In US politics, conspiracies are rife, with many more emerging in the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
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