Conspiracy theory beliefs and (more generally) misinformation may be groundless, but they can have a range of harmful real-world consequences, including spreading lies, undermining trust in media and government institutions and inciting violent or even extremist behaviors. For example, some…[Continue Reading...]
For a long time, people have been asking whether certain demographic traits are associated with higher risks of believing in conspiracy theories. For example, there is plenty of literature trying to suss out whether males or females, older or younger…[Continue Reading...]
Joseph Hone, author of The Paper Chase: The Printer, the Spymaster, and the Hunt for the Rebel Pamphleteers (Chatto & Windus, 2020) The 17th century was an age of conspiracies. It was also an era in which discerning real conspiracies…[Continue Reading...]
Since his election opponents have accused the former president of having unique powers, but his appeal is due to white supremacist views held by some in the U.S. rather than because his supporters are being brainwashed, according to the research.…[Continue Reading...]
A new book explores how human brains are predisposed to believe conspiracy theories and political lies. "I studied the words of big liars throughout contemporary history, from Hitler to Trump and found common patterns," University of Toronto linguist Marcel Danesi…[Continue Reading...]
If you are like most people, you would jump at the opportunity to put your money into a sure fire investment that promises above-market returns. But if a broker or anyone else tries to sell you on such a deal,…[Continue Reading...]
A political worker and a cult member are fundamentally different in terms of their objectives, motivations, and the nature of their involvement. Here are some key distinctions: Political workers typically engage in critical thinking, questioning policies, debating ideas, and adapting…[Continue Reading...]
People who experience anger more frequently are “more likely” to believe conspiracy theories than others, according to new research. In a report published in the Journal of Research in Personality, researchers from Australia and Poland suggested that individuals who are…[Continue Reading...]
You’ve seen them in movies and on TV, but cults are more prevalent than you think - and they’re armed with strategies that can brainwash and persuade even the most unlikely of candidates. But how do individuals get involved with cults…[Continue Reading...]
A study published by the American Psychological Association in the Psychological Bulletin reveals that conspiracy theories are commonly believed by individuals who possess certain personality traits and motivations. The research found that people with traits such as antagonism and paranoia,…[Continue Reading...]
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