Former conspiracy theorists experienced a shift in beliefs by questioning their reality, feeling that something was off and seeking answers. The process involved curiosity creeping into their false reality, leading to questioning the validity of their beliefs. Changing deeply rooted beliefs required immense courage as conspiracy theories were not about pursuing knowledge but chasing a feeling. Meeting former conspiracy theorists revealed their honesty and generosity in sharing their stories despite not always painting them in a favorable light.
What if your entire understanding of the world — your beliefs, how you parent, how you work, how you interact with friends at the pub — all came crashing down?
For Stephanie, Jules and Joel — who are all former conspiracy theorists — that was their reality.
And digging their way out of the conspiracy rabbit hole came with a whole lot of challenges.
Today on All in the Mind: falling into and out of conspiracy ... and rebuilding your life after breaking free.
And if you enjoyed listening, you should go back and check out our earlier episode on how to help conspiracy theorists.