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Why people believe in conspiracy theories, with Karen Douglas, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
What Makes a Conspiracy Theory Catch On?
Some conspiracy theories stand the test of time and others just disappear. Are there certain characteristics that make them stickier? That's not something that I've done research on myself, to be honest. But yeah, I think it is a really fascinating question. And one that as a social psychologist can't really answer very well, unfortunately.
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