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One Thing: Why It’s So Easy to Fall for Conspiracy Theories

CNN 5 Things

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Transformation of Beliefs: From Compassion to Conspiracy

This chapter examines the transformation of an individual from a caring persona to a paranoid mindset due to financial challenges. It discusses the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on their beliefs, leading them into the realm of conspiracy theories and highlighting the powerful influence of fear and uncertainty on one's psyche.

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