How Conspiracy theories work
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Conspiracy theories all work the same way:
- Start with a conclusion. e.g. “something is not right about this xxxx case.”
- Immediately reject official explanations, no matter how logical they might be, as “propaganda” or “more media lies.”
- Identify or invent small “inconsistencies” in a complex situation and use them to make great logical leaps.
- Hand-wave away any logical problems with your theory by saying something like “the corporations are trying to control us!” or “the government/CIA/reverse-vampires are covering up the truth!”
- Spread it all on X, TikTok, or NextDoor and enjoy feeling special because you know something that everyone else doesn’t, or you’re courageous enough to face the truth.