The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Plain English with Derek Thompson
The More People Involved, The Less Likely the Conspiracy
The credibility of conspiracy theories declines as the number of individuals purportedly involved increases. This viewpoint posits that most people struggle to maintain secrecy, suggesting that requiring numerous individuals to collectively conceal an important truth inherently demands an unrealistic level of competence and discretion. Consequently, the more participants needed for a conspiracy to function, the less plausible the theory becomes.
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