Do you believe in conspiracy theories?

in #philisophy6 years ago


I am one of those who believe in conspiracy theories because of my high suspicion about the extreme conditions of the human condition.

Special Knowledge Makes Special People
Almost every major event has a conspiracy theory attached to it. There are some people who think Titanic sank in a different way from the theory that was accepted. They claim a large cover-up applies.

Disappointment and distrust of the Authority
Almost all conspiracy theories show hostility towards authority figures, perhaps because these figures have the power to control them. Because lack of control feels unpleasant, authority figures are indirectly blamed for causing the discomfort.

Paranoia, Persecution and Jealousy
The key characteristic of conspiracy theories is paranoia. They believe that the threats they face are more complex and personal than natural. Whether the government has a special desire to investigate their thinking or aliens have a special desire to investigate their cavities, paranoia serves to make theorists feel special and important. This also contributes to the depth and trust of the theory.

Blame everything other than yourself
By accepting the role of the victim, engaging in the elaboration of paranoid threats and believing that the success of others is not feasible, the conspiracy theory effectively blames the world for causing its own failure. They inflate conspiracy costs because the cost of personal responsibility is also unpleasant.

Critics are part of a conspiracy
The common characteristic of conspiracy theories is their need to reduce criticism. Critics must be devalued because they threaten the comfort provided by the conspiracy. This is done in one of two ways. Critics are too stupid to see the intricacies of conspiracy and thus contribute to it by ignoring it. Or they actively help the conspirators to cover up the truth.

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