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David Harsanyi: How Democrats embraced conspiracies

Undercurrents

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The Psychology Behind Media Conspiracy Theories

This chapter explores the complexities of contemporary conspiracy theories, emphasizing the lack of self-awareness among media figures who promote them. It analyzes the impact of mob psychology and ideological silos, highlighting how cynical political motivations and beliefs in elite control fuel sensational narratives within a fractious media landscape.

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