Unveiling the 'Need for Chaos' Mentality in American Politics, exploring Americans' embrace of conspiracy theories due to extreme cynicism towards elites and power institutions. Guest Michael Bang Petersen discusses the darker aspects of political psychology and the prevalence of this mindset across the political spectrum. Exploring the impact of trust in elites on public sentiment, raising concerns about exploitation of public frustrations. Navigating social exclusion and inequality in political discourse to prevent radicalization. Exploring motivations behind sharing misinformation and chaos in society, linking it to societal inequalities and status competitions.