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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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The Psychological Roots of Conspiracy Theories

This chapter explores the origins and psychological factors behind conspiracy theories, using Pizzagate as a case study for the emergence of QAnon. It highlights the influence of social isolation and cognitive biases on radicalized beliefs, illustrating how past events can fuel extreme interpretations of information.

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