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What Is a Conspiracy Theory?
A conspiracy theory is an explanation of events or circumstances that cites a small group of usually powerful people working in secret for their own benefit against the common good. The dominant narrative right now is that we are in an age of conspiracy theories. Is that belief that narrative warranted? Are beliefs in conspiracy theories on the rise? No, it's not warranted at all. It's sensational reporting.