Personal Angst vs. Political Agenda?

A look at the recent rise in conspiracy theories, how they originate and the reason* for the inexplicable persistence in the face of ridicule. Furthermore, how closely does the whole (on the face of it) ridiculous phenomenon relate to political correctness? Neither were taken seriously at first, but their end result may well turn out to be among the most alarming consequences of the 21st century syndrome we find ourselves in the grip of.

to be continued

*heuristics