The only problem was that the assertion was untrue.
“Psychologically [conspiracy theories] serve to give people a sense that they understand what's happening, because we don't like uncertainty and it's a very scary time," said Dr. Richard Friedman, a professor of clinical psychiatry and the director of the Psychopharmacology Clinic at Weill Cornell Medical College."The virus could strike at any moment to any one person," Friedman said.
"Digital media is the means by which all of these ideas, true and false, are spread and become viral, so it makes it possible for a false idea, a lie, to spread exponentially.” said Friedman. “It just accelerates it, it's like gasoline on a fire.” “It’s not healthy, right? It doesn't actually solve any problems or help anyone actually deal with those feelings. But it is sort of a Band-Aid. ...it makes them feel better," said Rogers, the co-founder of the non-partisan Global Disinformation Index, which aims to disrupt disinformation sites.“I think everyone is susceptible in one form or another to some warped version of reality that tailors to whatever their biases are,” he said.
McEwan said people can sometimes overlook truthful information for theories that better suit their personal storylines. “They are so ego-involved,” she said, “The smarter you think you are the less likely you are to evaluate the argument quality well if you already agree with it.”Supporters of President Donald Trump climb on walls at the U.S. Capitol during a protest against the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by Congress, in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021.
Used to there was one crazy conspiracy guy in every town. Everyone knew who he was and he was relatively harmless. The internet allowed all of the crazy guys to talk to each other and other impressionable people. Those people talked to trump and that is why everything sucks now
get ratiod, fake news, propaganda arm of the Democrat party. lol
No surprise here.
Duh! Heard mentality!! If you influence enough minds on mass through social media then the corresponding heard mentality on a subject becomes real conspiracy or otherwise then becomes dangerous. thesocialdilema cambridgeanalytica
If the worlds goverments wasnt as corrupt as they are, if we didnt have an 'elite race' there would be no conspiracy theorists. Most are probably right and the newspapers/tv/news companies that are run by the 'elite race' tell you they are not! Precisely what is wrong with Earth!
Really? These ‘experts’ just figured this out now? I think we need new experts.
Same kooks that dressed up in Tea Party costumes and actually believed they were accomplishing something.
Fact checkers don't allow conspiracy theory posts. They are quickly taken down. censorship is the NewNormal.
I love how you give white ppl the benefit of the doubt and creating this whole narrative about how they were tricked, hoodwinked And not calling them the home grown terrorist that they have always been !!
Did we really need a conspiracy theory expert to tell us that.?Algorithms brainwash and apparently can kill!
Conspiracy and conspiracy theories are being over used to cover a multitude of sins, as well as shutting down any dialog and discussions that may lead to the TRUTH, because when official explanations don't make sense then those 'conspiracy theories' take on the shape of reality.
Like the one where people actually think Trump incited violence.
... no shit
Can people be any more stupid? Wait! Don't answer that!
That's why we need the public medias with dignity and trust like the ABC.
Only for the gullible. Hmmm, Democrats drink the blood of children: right, that sounds like rational, adult thinking.
Breaking news....thanks for keeping us informed. Clearly this is a conspiracy....
I know, just like the russianhoax
That’s why Trump shouldn’t never ever allowed to have any social media account. Because he can’t be trusted to do right or responsible.
The biggest conspiracy theory I've heard was the election was not rigged. Talk about a fairy tale.
No shit!
Really. Did they say, after painstaking and further analysis, that the sky is blue, too?
Before saying about the conspiracy theory of the election fraud, the forensic probe in the swing states should have to be accepted simply. That would be very enough to prevent any conspiracy theory. Who blocked that ?
Especially where you can post batshitcraziness without censure.
I caught on to that 10 years ago.
You don’t need an expert to say that.
No shit!
No shit
Stop making excuses for your buddies 🙄
inaccurate. more like minded people looking for facts outside msm became more prevalent.
I think authority must put a leash on socal media. Otherwise it will be dangerous for future.foe example million of people think covid is hoaxes they put it on social app then those million create fuss and uncertainty.
In other news, water is usually wet.
Exaggerated
Anything that’s against their narrative is a conspiracy!
Indeed. Here is another famous rumour that should get debunked.
Trump supporters who are incredibly gullible had a lot to do with it too
Duh!
اصبحت فضائح بايدن وإدارته (نظرية المؤامره )!!!!
Do bears also shit in the woods?
Really? So you mean to tell me that having instant access to read and promote bullshit in ones pocket 24/7 resulted in the increased prevalence of bullshit? Great journalism. Try not to become part of the problem.
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Which is why since social media won't moderate themselves we need to enact legislation equivalent to the original fairness doctrine to force him to do it but his legislation covering all media to prevent this from happening again. RestoreTheeFairnessDoctrine
ugh what? go watch some Xfiles from the 90's ffs... stuff has been around forever. What became prevalent in these past decades is bigger voices like alex jones and actual politicians repeating the conspiracy theories.
Really? We needed 'experts' for that amazing conclusion? Also the 'telephone game' became more prevalent with telephones.
That took a friggin’ “expert?” How low has THAT bar?
Oh yeah? 🤨
Note that Jeffrey Clark, whom Trump enlisted to plot to overthrow the Georgia election, got his 'news' from the Internet, he said. Fortunately, other attorneys at DOJ read, listen, and THINK about what goes on in our country--they don't just 'read on the Internet.'
when is the media going to report the truth you interviewed Harris she stated the riots will continue they will not stop and they will go on through November I never seen any media reports of Trump saying that are you guys would be flooding uswith it. Harris promoted this
Are these right wing or left wing experts? It’s like you have to ask a whole host of prerequisite questions to understand the motive of the reporting in order to determine if it’s pushing a specific agenda and if the information is objective.
Some of these deadly rattle snakes are still in hiding in US Capitol!
Or perhaps it highlights a frustrated people tired of being silenced or told they are deplorable going to the people's house to seek a redress of grievances The violent were wrong and should/will be punished...but insurrection? Coup? Now who's paranoid? (1/2)
Here is an idea ABC, report some real news.....President Biden's first Executive Orders will not benefit working-class Americans. They benefit China, Russia, Iran, illegal immigrants, and the liberal elite.
How is logic and common sense so absurdly difficult for the maga maggots?
Please report on cult. That is what this is.
Craziest conspiracy theory I heard this year was the pangolin started the virus. And everyone believed it. 😂
It’s easy to see that a driving force behind believing those conspiracies is not trusting mainstream media to cover news unbiased... it’s become a huge problem here. And places just like ABC are to blame.
I never imagined so many people abused nyQuil. The Q really doesn't know
Yes very powerful , so what it is their country and these children can enter and go out of capitol building anytime.
In America, if things don't turn out to your liking, it must be a conspiracy. If you're stupid, the conspiracies loom even larger.😪
Highlights election rigging actually
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When the leader of a nation provokes these type of people it’s like putting a lightning rod on a building and asking why it gets hit by lightning ... there are 10% of every population that are nutters and if they think the leader supports them they feel empowered to act
It also demonstrates the power of big money to use media outlets like Fox and Breitbart to push a country into fascism and totalitarian dictatorship.
How about we start taking mental illness seriously and stop blaming everything on conspiracy theories
Blame Fox News and their full-on indoctrination tactics.
No evidence support what you said
we are so pliant at a granular level of our identity formation as individuals/interpersonally and on to defining the character of a nation
Conspiracy theorists have a pattern of behaviour marked by mental distress so it is only fitting did you know that extreme conspiracy thyoerists score higher on Narcissism, Psychopathy and traits associated with Schizophrenia?
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