Conspiracy Theory
The Why Factor
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Confirmation Bias and Conspiracy Theories
The chapter explores how confirmation bias influences belief in conspiracy theories, using a study from 1995 on JFK assassination conspiracies as a basis. It discusses various conspiracy theories throughout history, including the 9/11 attacks, Holocaust denial, and the moon landing, showing how they often lack evidence and target those in power. The speaker questions the validity of official accounts of tragic events like school shootings and highlights the impact of confirmation bias on people's tendencies to believe in elaborate conspiracies.
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