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Conspiracy Theories and COVID-19
This chapter explores the phenomenon of conspiracy theories surrounding COVID-19, including personal experiences with family members who believe in vaccine and mask-related conspiracy theories. It delves into the success of conspiracy theories framed as conflicts and the prevalence of conspiracy theories targeting certain groups. The chapter also discusses the role of black and white thinking, ritualization, reinforcement, and the search for simplicity in conspiracy theories.