Conspiracy theories are explanations of events or situations based on data not officially recognized and generally induced by influential and powerful groups. A new review finds that only some methods to counteract conspiracy beliefs are effective. People with certain personality traits and cognitive styles are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories due to a combination of personality traits and motivations, including relying strongly on intuition, feeling a sense of antagonism, and superiority.
Conspiration theories have been a constant hum in the background for at least the past 100 years, with most Americans believing that Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone in assassinating John F. Kennedy in 1963. The dead internet conspiracy theory, 9/11 Conspiracies, Princess Diana’s murder, subliminal advertising, Moon landing hoax, and Paul McCartney’s conspiracy theories are some examples.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the growth of conspiracy theories, which can be dangerous and require careful identification, debunking, and countering. Some notable conspiracy theories include the Chinese government engaging in conspiracies to deny the reality of Uyghur concentration camps, many conspiracy theories relate to supposed clandestine government plans and elaborate murder plots, and the most convincing one is regarding Brexit.
Suspicion of institutions harms social relationships and erodes the fabric of society. Many citizens distrust powerful societal institutions and hold them accountable for their actions.
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