A new series of studies published in the Journal of Social Issues suggests that spite—a desire to harm others even at one’s own expense—may help explain why some people are drawn to conspiracy theories. The research, conducted by psychologists at…[Continue Reading...]
The work of Dr. Philip Zimbardo spans decades and includes hundreds of articles, dozens of textbooks, a handful of books, and one experiment that would launch him into infamy for the duration of his career. In 1971 he accepted a…[Continue Reading...]
It is neither overstatement nor a cliché to say, if you are looking for the greatest evil on Earth, look no further than psychiatry.” Those were among the words Scientology leader David Miscavige delivered to a crowd of followers that…[Continue Reading...]
Studies of North Macedonians immediately after their country was renamed and of U.S. residents affected by a series of tornadoes showed that people who felt a loss of control over important events tended to increase their beliefs in conspiracy theories.…[Continue Reading...]
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