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What is a Conspiracy Theory? Why Do People Believe in Them

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What is a Conspiracy Theory? Why Do People Believe in Them

The conspiracy theory has been circulating on the internet since the time internet was invented. From the fake moon landing to Princess Diana’s death, there is a variety of theories that will keep you awake during the night based on your preference. Many people believe to explore any trending topic from their research than just watching mainstream media as they tend to hide real facts. 

What is a Conspiracy Theory?

There is also a general rule, many of us are unable to make sense of any fact, just curious and looking to understand the things around us. Earlier there have been many instances that can’t be explained through science, so to give these topics closure, one of the easiest responses is through answering it with a higher power. 

This is where conspiracy theories come to mind. Because they give you an explanation that mainstream media can’t. They will give you hidden facts that are not made public. 

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However, many scholars dismiss conspiracy theories as they are paranoid and based on delusions. Psychologists believe those who believe in a conspiracy theory tend to have a high chance of paranoid ideology and schizophrenia. They think everything and everyone is conspiring against them. 

Why Do People Believe in Conspiracy Theories?

It must be noted that a conspiracy theory is not exactly a theory nor they are based in any scientific sense. In the world of science, anything or an event is based on a test, or experiment and later accepted by experts in their specific fields through the theory of gravity or evolution to name a few whereas conspiracy is just data collected through the people having the same goal and wants to accomplish the same agenda.

The reason many like to believe conspiracy theories is that they are entertaining and give you hidden facts that don’t cover by mainstream media.

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What is a Conspiracy Theory?

There is a general rule, many of us are unable to make sense of any fact, just curious and looking to understand the things around us. Earlier there have been many instances that can’t be explained through science, so to give these topics closure, one of the easiest responses is through answering it with a higher power. This is where conspiracy theories come to existence.

Why do people believe in Conspiracy Theories?

The reason many like to believe conspiracy theories is that they are entertaining and give you hidden facts that don’t cover by mainstream media.

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Priyadarshi Shastri, a seasoned writer with 5 years of experience, holds a degree in PR from Amity University. An authoritative voice in Entertainment, Lifestyle, and Trending News, his trustworthy insights captivate audiences worldwide.

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