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Curr Dir Psychol Sci December 2017 PMID 29276345

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories.

Karen M Douglas, Robbie M Sutton, Aleksandra Cichocka

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Participants showcase their reflections on the psychological motivations behind conspiracy theories, mentioning themes like the appeal of conspiracy for individuals craving certainty and control. For example, one post echoes the sentiment that people often gravitate towards conspiracy theories to maintain a positive self-image and social identity. Words such as 'interesting' and 'compelling' reveal an engaging tone, while references to academic works emphasize the discussions' intent to provoke thoughtful consideration rather than mere dismissal.

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Many discussions respond positively to the publication, reflecting a consensus on its relevance and importance.

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The majority of participants express a strong curiosity and desire to learn more about the psychological mechanisms behind conspiracy theories.

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While several users share condensed information and opinions, the depth of engagement varies, with some exploring deeper implications of the findings, but less emphasis on personal experiences.

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Many believe that understanding the psychological basis of conspiracy theories can have a significant effect on combating misinformation and enhancing critical thinking.

Abstract in brief

  • Conspiracy theories gain popularity due to psychological motives related to understanding one's environment, feeling safe and in control, and maintaining a positive self-image and social identity.
  • Research primarily explores these driving factors but has not thoroughly investigated the psychological consequences of believing in conspiracy theories.
  • Current findings suggest that while these beliefs may be appealing, they do not necessarily fulfill the motivations behind them, indicating a need for further research on when and for whom conspiracy theories might be truly satisfying.
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کتاب "The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories" توسط مایکل وود و کارن داگلاس و مقاله هایی مثل"Disinformation and Misinformation in the Digital Age" توسط دانا بوید می‌تونه به تحلیل این مورد کمک کنه

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by powerful actors to engage in some sort of nefarious deeds (https://t.co/ET4WJ4r2cl). Since the Covid pandemic began, we’ve seen an onslaught of wild conspiracies, from people claims that C19 vaccines are magnetic (https://t.co/2FAor48uiN) & toxic (https://t.co/ho071FfDZX). 4/

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conspiracy is claimed to be fabricated or too biased to be true (https://t.co/ET4WJ4r2cl). Belief in conspiracies is also associated with distress, impulsivity, negative affect, and lack of intellectual humility (https://t.co/3xEO6uKhQd). But the psychological correlates of 12/

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7/ Conspiracies help establish a sense of connection in a lonely world. Social isolation and loneliness are rampant today – through conspiracy thinking, some people find a passionate tribe with shared beliefs. See: https://t.co/vND1LMFqYg

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I'm looking forward to giving a Keynote on our work studying the psychology of conspiracy theories at this event

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@james86468 @cturnbull1968 Why some people are willing to believe conspiracy theories https://t.co/rcK4tzBWeD The Mind of a Conspiracy Theorist | Psychology Today https://t.co/JiMoPDPR5r The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories - PMC https://t.co/tvbJqCjtGZ

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@Uncoolnerdguy @EdwinRankin @DrNeilStone Human and organizational systems; basically meaningless. "My research interests are in the area of... the psychology of conspiracy theories and locus of control." Ludicrous.

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@woerterbuch2020 @AndrewKaufmanMD I've read a bit about the psychology of conspiracy theories, and there are a number of research papers that seem to link one aspect of conspiracy theories together: the need for an explanation of the complex in the dangerous. https://t.co/zRxRXwKXIs

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Got a plug from @StyleWeekly! Thanks! https://t.co/D05V8o05MM @profsandpints #psychology #conspiracy

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@Brainsurfing22 @LambourneCarol @CombatingAutism I do look at the evidence y'all cite and it falls into one of three categories: made up, badly designed or a single point against a backdrop of millions of data points that say otherwise. You all have fallen into the psychology of conspiracy theories.

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Still the best movie about the psychology of conspiracy theories. https://t.co/yvUN70o5op

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(14) The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories by Jan-Willem Prooijen Shows that belief in conspiracy theories arises from normal neurological processes such as threat perception and pattern perception #books #amreading #booktwt https://t.co/9goOYHbTuE

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@comedyanimator @jonathanstea @psychunseen I suspect conspiracy theory believers tend to overestimate their own cognitive capabilities. "deficiencies in available information, cognitive ability, and motivation to think critically" https://t.co/wevFX5UXgW

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@brakeman90.bsky.social · Bluesky

David Aaronovitch's "Voodoo Histories: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History" is brilliant - good case study approach to outlining the psychology of conspiracy theories. Published before the rise of our current conspiracy theory hellscape, but quite prescient!

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My capstone paper is an interdisciplinary research paper on the psychology of conspiracy theories

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@DrNice2022 @BSmithBenS For recent books on conspiracy theories, including those about COVID-19 vaccines, consider these: 1. "The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories" by Karen Douglas (2018, updated editions) - Explores why people believe in conspiracies, relevant to vaccine distrust. 2. "Misinformation

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12/ Sources Cited • Douglas et al. (2017) https://t.co/YtyKwJVI6j • Romer & Jamieson (2020) https://t.co/HkgEizibiZ • Cinelli et al. (2020) https://t.co/FtQlxbHmWI • Lewandowsky et al. (2012) https://t.co/9r9deHJPF3 • Imhoff & Lamberty (2020) https://t.co/E542YHUkjP

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The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories: Why People Believe the Unbelievable In an era of global connectivity and instant communication, conspiracy theories—claims that events or situations are secretly manipulated by powerful groups—have become increasingly widespread. From

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"We will look at the psychology of conspiracy theories, the genres of conspiracy theories, features and recurring themes in conspiracy theories, and the current trends in (mostly) right-wing conspiracism.

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Conspiracy theories permeate the public consciousness like few other things do. But why are we obsessed with proving not everything is as it seems? https://t.co/ibHP6Ohkn5

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Christophe Contant
@contantchris · X

@captainspold1ng @SadHillHunter @nathmalfait @laurenceide69 @2_expat @Acermendax @Chamchamat @barriere_dr @ChatSecouriste @lacolomberose J'ai trouvé celle-ci https://t.co/rHS1A0OnSG "It is possible, therefore, that conspiracy belief is a self-defeating form of motivated social cognition"

Dec 27, 2024 · 175 followers View post →
Nils
@hybrisomega.bsky.social · Bluesky

Da will man mal mit #ChatGPT arbeiten, um sich das Leben zu erleichtern und es stellt sich raus, dass ChatGPT 4o mini nicht einmal einen DOI korrekt abfragen kann.

Dec 23, 2024 · 2 shares View post →
(((whatever)))
@kath2cats · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories: Understanding the Cognitive and Social Factors Behind Widespread Beliefs – Dr. Ermshar & Associates - Pasadena Psychologists https://t.co/ZSMKUYpuHA

Dec 11, 2024 · 1,401 followers View post →
Cornelius
@CorneliusNo17 · X

@weinorbit @_ralfschulz @TomJohn15394888 @bomanton @MmisterNobody The psychology of conspiracy theories is very interesting. In many ways it’s an act of looking for more meaning in life. It can give a sense of power and meaning.

Dec 11, 2024 · 2 likes · 227 followers View post →
Tony Sobrado
@TonySobrado · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories https://t.co/JQ2d6h7jA4 via @YouTube

Dec 4, 2024 · 42,039 followers View post →
What You Do In The Shadows
@WYDITS · X

@djjamesmonday Yup https://t.co/Lmfe5RFD4r

Dec 3, 2024 · 1 like · 4,547 followers View post →
Jeshua
@Jesh2Fresh · X

@leahprime A paper by Karen Douglas, “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories”, lays out a compelling argument for why people believe in conspiracies. And with our political, environmental, and social environments, I can’t blame people who get lost in the sauce.

Nov 19, 2024 · 1 like · 148 followers View post →
Tony Sobrado
@TonySobrado · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories https://t.co/pxclgBNcXZ via @YouTube

Nov 19, 2024 · 42,039 followers View post →
Lee West
@whodat35.bsky.social · Bluesky

Some perspective on the ELmo following and The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories… pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Nov 18, 2024 View post →
Meghan Wise
@meghanwise.bsky.social · Bluesky

Conspiracy Theory Handbook digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcont... Addressing conspiracy theories: what teachers need to know unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p... The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... Mis, Dis, and Mal Information Part 1, 2, 3 tr.ee/wVHSNdtEyA

Nov 16, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
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@SilverSolid2 · X

RT @logos_id: Saya cukup geram melihat masifnya berita yang tidak dapat dipertanggungjawabkan. Kemudian, seorang teman mengirimkan kepada s…

Nov 15, 2024 · 53 shares View post →
Dr. Ermshar & Associates
@AnnetteErmshar · X

Belief in #conspiracytheories is a widespread phenomenon influenced by a complex interplay of cognitive and social factors. https://t.co/BzWEpNzGUJ #DrAnnetteErmshar #Empowerment #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters #losangelestherapy #mentalHealth #askAnnette #DrErmshar

Nov 14, 2024 · 9,432 followers View post →
Maeve Banks
@msmaevebanks · X

@jade_violence have u read the psychology of conspiracy theories by douglas and sutton? it’s on sage journals one of my personal faves

Nov 4, 2024 · 1 like · 969 followers View post →
Tony Sobrado
@TonySobrado · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories https://t.co/np3LZy6DRI via @YouTube

Nov 3, 2024 · 42,039 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories | Psychology Today https://t.co/jUc5vfouT9

Oct 29, 2024 · 2,399 followers View post →
小倉　正（XR四国）⏳→@togura04@spore.social
@togura04 · X

RT @suzuki_takaya: ワクチン/ユダヤ人/ビル・ゲイツ/製薬会社/NATO/etc、なぜ陰謀論のテーマは何十年、時に何百年も変わりばえしないのか。売れる陰謀論とは何か、陰謀論が持つべき「時代を超えた特徴」とその支持者の「時代を超えた属性」が議論されていました。マ…

Oct 19, 2024 · 8 shares · 3,152 followers View post →
コスタイバー/ワクチン＋基本の感染対策が大事
@SRd9oxBf5ZXbrk8 · X

RT @suzuki_takaya: ワクチン/ユダヤ人/ビル・ゲイツ/製薬会社/NATO/etc、なぜ陰謀論のテーマは何十年、時に何百年も変わりばえしないのか。売れる陰謀論とは何か、陰謀論が持つべき「時代を超えた特徴」とその支持者の「時代を超えた属性」が議論されていました。マ…

Oct 18, 2024 · 8 shares · 94 followers View post →
Takaya Suzuki MD, PhD
@suzuki_takaya · X

ワクチン/ユダヤ人/ビル・ゲイツ/製薬会社/NATO/etc、なぜ陰謀論のテーマは何十年、時に何百年も変わりばえしないのか。売れる陰謀論とは何か、陰謀論が持つべき「時代を超えた特徴」とその支持者の「時代を超えた属性」が議論されていました。マイアミ大学Uscinski教授。 1/ https://t.co/1VRgQG822Z

Oct 18, 2024 · 29 likes · 8 shares · 15,020 followers View post →
Senthilpremkumar R
@SenthilpremK80 · X

RT @blessed_sus: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

Oct 10, 2024 · 1 share · 804 followers View post →
mess_child
@blessed_sus · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

Oct 9, 2024 · 65 likes · 1 share · 7,150 followers View post →
System Publisher
@sypuber · X

Beware The Web Of Deception: The Psychology Of Conspiracy Theories — Understanding and tackling online conspiracy theory beliefs requires understanding three overlapping issues: (1) https://t.co/n7b0v2N1B3 https://t.co/2wLozaCnHl

Oct 2, 2024 · 3,429 followers View post →
Tony Sobrado
@TonySobrado · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories https://t.co/jdnRnZXNAX via @YouTube

Sep 19, 2024 · 1 like · 42,039 followers View post →
fabs
@fernstus · X

@pandemic_de https://t.co/rWS44fskA7 Wenn du mal Langeweile hast, Sau interessante Studie zu der Thematik

Sep 18, 2024 · 1 like · 8 followers View post →
Tony Sobrado
@TonySobrado · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories https://t.co/zsytCwVC69 via @YouTube

Sep 15, 2024 · 42,039 followers View post →
GEEKchocolate
@GeekChocolate · X

@BrianDunning There was a talk about the psychology of conspiracy theories at Edinburgh Science Festival a few years back, and the feeling was that if you are credulous enough for one wacky theory you will be on board with a whole raft of others...

Sep 15, 2024 · 3 likes · 2,583 followers View post →
Sean Everton
@severton · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories - https://t.co/RbfP5xpuU6

Sep 13, 2024 · 116 followers View post →
BOOKSNS
@booksns.bsky.social · Bluesky

books about the psychology of conspiracy theories? https://www.booksns.com/88684/ Looking for nonfiction books that explain why people are so drawn to conspiracy theories. I was reading a reddit thread full of conspiracies and just thought….why are y'all like this? Lol. But I genuinely want to …

Sep 12, 2024 View post →
Andreas Sator
@a_sator · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories — Plain English with Derek Thompson https://t.co/0BDVSPR6dJ

Sep 11, 2024 · 1 like · 16,393 followers View post →
Andreas Sator
@asator.bsky.social · Bluesky

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories — Plain English with Derek Thompson

Sep 11, 2024 View post →
Sauze
@Sauze7 · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories - Plain English with Derek Thompson https://t.co/yP1ZzmJn0f #podcast

Sep 8, 2024 · 607 followers View post →
Wolf D. Ozzy
@cool_ozzy · X

Good ep this week, on why conspiracy theorist are usually in the same demographic The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories https://t.co/osdTsBXaYW

Sep 7, 2024 · 561 followers View post →
Charissa Dryman
@upstatescgirl · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories #Conspiracytheories #Psychology https://t.co/4ntuKbGkgl

Sep 7, 2024 · 264 followers View post →
Vincent Tiberi
@VincentMTiberi · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories https://t.co/4Z1x0tTEcT via @ringer

Sep 6, 2024 · 1,697 followers View post →
@AlmaHexbla.de ☕Coffee Witch VTuber☕ ➡️
@AlmaHexblade · X

RT @PsydereVT: Journal club time!! Let's read about the psychology of conspiracy theories!

Sep 5, 2024 · 2 shares · 749 followers View post →
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@c7andr7 · X

RT @PsydereVT: Journal club time!! Let's read about the psychology of conspiracy theories!

Sep 5, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,008 followers View post →
Psydere | 2.0 DEBUT IN SUMMER!
@psydere.com · Bluesky

Journal club time!! Let's read about the psychology of conspiracy theories!

Sep 5, 2024 · 1 like View post →
Psydere
@PsydereVT · X

Journal club time!! Let's read about the psychology of conspiracy theories!

Sep 5, 2024 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 900 followers View post →
dimeegotti.
@thekiddthugga · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 1,849 followers View post →
LivoniaPD_targets_black_people
@fuck_fascist · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 911 followers View post →
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@4everkandi · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 1,210 followers View post →
John: Loathing a "President" Who Kills Decency
@LeadersJohn · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 2,224 followers View post →
Gabe Thacker
@AuntGaby · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 2,583 followers View post →
MsPacNWer
@MsPacNWer · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 2,432 followers View post →
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@yxngblvck · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 835 followers View post →
Nan
@NanSishange · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 11,665 followers View post →
MakaNtsika
@TTsport · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 1,868 followers View post →
SuSu The Grinch
@Maegold3 · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 2, 2024 · 182 shares · 76 followers View post →
Christopher Koenig
@Visionaryck · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 1, 2024 · 182 shares · 1,984 followers View post →
_sourrrpatchkid
@_sourrrpatchkid · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 1, 2024 · 182 shares · 388 followers View post →
لارا
@_larazapam · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 1, 2024 · 182 shares · 148 followers View post →
Ry ✨
@warriorprince_ · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 1, 2024 · 182 shares · 1,787 followers View post →
Trophy Hubs
@NathanNowasky · X

RT @DrCasteelEM: Med students should have at least one lecture on the psychology of conspiracy theories and include examples of common medi…

Sep 1, 2024 · 182 shares · 1,266 followers View post →
That Vile Cat
@asd1234123418 · X

@VWolf83864177 @ResponseSirens oh, but they are already. Just two examples. https://t.co/j5yHqyJr9C https://t.co/k8vUyNSq0h

Aug 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 81 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

@TJatzke @bielich132 @lawen4cer https://t.co/c9PG5dHn1N Hier nochmal. Ist die Startquelle mit vielen subqueölen, subsubquellen usw. Hunderte verweisen, kein Gegenbeweis

Jul 27, 2024 · 1,889 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

@TJatzke @eherschwarz @lawen4cer Kein Problem https://t.co/c9PG5dHURl Und natürlich alle darin angegebenen Quellen deren Quellen usw Es sind also hunderte Beweise. Und es hibt nicht einen einzigen Gegenbeweis

Jul 27, 2024 · 1,889 followers View post →
RobbyRobson
@RobbyRobson79 · X

RT @KaeptnKBOOM: Friendly Reminder, da die #RKIFiles rumgehen: Ihr könnt #Querdenker nicht zurückholen oder überzeugen. Nicht weil diese n…

Jul 24, 2024 · 1 share · 1,836 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

Friendly Reminder, da die #RKIFiles rumgehen: Ihr könnt #Querdenker nicht zurückholen oder überzeugen. Nicht weil diese nicht wollen, sondern weil sie nicht können. Die sind verloren Ihr verschwendet eure Zeit und macht es nur schlimmer https://t.co/c9PG5dHn1N

Jul 24, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,889 followers View post →
John Morgun
@MorgunJohn · X

RT @docrussjackson: People are attracted to conspiracy theories in an attempt to satisfy three psychological needs. They want more certaint…

Jun 23, 2024 · 4 shares · 419 followers View post →
GET A GRIP
@docrussjackson · X

RT @docrussjackson: People are attracted to conspiracy theories in an attempt to satisfy three psychological needs. They want more certaint…

Jun 23, 2024 · 4 shares · 66,566 followers View post →
Josh Rosenau
@joshrosenau.org · Bluesky

Really crucial part of the psychology of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, cults, MLMs, etc. They succeed by creating community. The way to fight them is to build community better.

Jun 6, 2024 · 1 like View post →
Saurabh Todi
@saurabhtodi · X

RT @pratyasharath: https://t.co/07brxSkbsV Had read this article explaining motivations behind conspiracy theories, a few years back. The…

Jun 3, 2024 · 1 share · 2,725 followers View post →
Pratyasha Rath
@pratyasharath · X

https://t.co/07brxSkbsV Had read this article explaining motivations behind conspiracy theories, a few years back. The ‘election is rigged’ idiots brought it back to memory. The authors identify ‘existential motivations’ behind these theories. You believe a lie just to survive

Jun 3, 2024 · 8 likes · 1 share · 35,051 followers View post →
Trysque
@Mandabob1 · X

@Zoolander39 @Shannonleigh_21 @dead_kan85737 @_sarcasticcharm @sjs856 Here is some recommended reading. https://t.co/Piu2AVVRQA

May 24, 2024 · 766 followers View post →
Trysque
@Mandabob1 · X

@Brucedawg63 @KyleyNorman @amuse Not many tbh. Conspiracy theorists declaring them true doesn't actually make it so. Here, if you find yourself blindly believing everything you read, some self reflection may be in order dear. https://t.co/Piu2AVVRQA

Apr 26, 2024 · 766 followers View post →
BOOKSNS
@booksns.bsky.social · Bluesky

I’m looking for books about the psychology of conspiracy theories and fringe groups https://www.booksns.com/53315/ I’ve watched Dan Olson’s videos on NFTs and the GME/apes thing and I found his dive into the psychology of the groups he talks about to be extremely interesting. Can anyone …

Apr 19, 2024 View post →
Resistance
@Unapologet26919 · X

@Discernm3nt @3Space @ben_couchman @Censored4sure I like this paper . It’s about you . https://t.co/EM1B3h0o89

Apr 17, 2024 · 110 followers View post →
Wes Fryer
@wesfryer.com · Bluesky

(1/3) Outstanding article about the psychology of conspiracy theories, and how there really are folks that sincerely believe in “flat theory.” Delves into some connections to religious faith as well. Don’t Believe What They’re Telling You About Misinformation by #ManvirSingh in #NewYorker (15 April

Apr 16, 2024 · 1 share View post →
TheNightFlower
@TheNightFlower · X

@gmh_2068 @newscomauHQ Here’s one study I was reading the other day, an interesting read. https://t.co/oLxPMJmzMt

Apr 9, 2024 · 220 followers View post →
Dr. Jonathan N. Stea
@jonathanstea · X

@NeilDodsworth Fantastic reviews from leaders in the field here:

Mar 27, 2024 · 48,054 followers View post →
Dr. Jonathan N. Stea
@jonathanstea · X

@BlairHealt68622 @RichardGage_911 Here’s a start: https://t.co/oJZ0AknWz9

Mar 22, 2024 · 48,054 followers View post →
Aussie Bot
@AussieMAGABot · X

RT @KennyGr61411855: If you can, read this. https://t.co/xUrbOpEvYF

Mar 2, 2024 · 1 share · 41,050 followers View post →
Kenny Gray
@KennyGr61411855 · X

If you can, read this. https://t.co/xUrbOpEvYF

Mar 2, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,473 followers View post →
Anna Stuyvesant
@StuyvesantAnna · X

RT @SkepticJonGuy: conspiracy is claimed to be fabricated or too biased to be true (https://t.co/ET4WJ4r2cl). Belief in conspiracies is als…

Mar 2, 2024 · 2,244 followers View post →
Donna
@CTPuzzlePieces · X

RT @SkepticJonGuy: by powerful actors to engage in some sort of nefarious deeds (https://t.co/ET4WJ4r2cl). Since the Covid pandemic began,…

Mar 2, 2024 · 1 share · 863 followers View post →
skepticjonguy.bsky.social
@skepticjonguy.bsky.social · Bluesky

conspiracy is claimed to be fabricated or too biased to be true (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0963721417718261). Belief in conspiracies is also associated with distress, impulsivity, negative affect, and lack of intellectual humility...

Mar 1, 2024 · 1 share View post →
skepticjonguy.bsky.social
@skepticjonguy.bsky.social · Bluesky

by powerful actors to engage in some sort of nefarious deeds (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0963721417718261). Since the Covid pandemic began, we’ve seen an onslaught of wild conspiracies, from people claims that C19 vaccines are magnetic...

Mar 1, 2024 · 1 share View post →
Jon Guy (Stage 1 Turbo Answers)
@SkepticJonGuy · X

conspiracy is claimed to be fabricated or too biased to be true (https://t.co/ET4WJ4r2cl). Belief in conspiracies is also associated with distress, impulsivity, negative affect, and lack of intellectual humility (https://t.co/3xEO6uKhQd). But the psychological correlates of 12/

Mar 1, 2024 · 25 likes · 1,510 followers View post →
Jon Guy (Stage 1 Turbo Answers)
@SkepticJonGuy · X

by powerful actors to engage in some sort of nefarious deeds (https://t.co/ET4WJ4r2cl). Since the Covid pandemic began, we’ve seen an onslaught of wild conspiracies, from people claims that C19 vaccines are magnetic (https://t.co/2FAor48uiN) & toxic (https://t.co/ho071FfDZX). 4/

Mar 1, 2024 · 27 likes · 1 share · 1,510 followers View post →
Universe Photo Archive
@UPA_Photos · X

@ValentnKarmanl2 @CryptoStu3 It's possible in theory as well as in practice. Psychological studies already exist on people who believe in conspiracy theories: https://t.co/kHWrSTO9zr It's probably not for nothing

Feb 28, 2024 · 748 followers View post →
Jan Trnka
@jantrnka.bsky.social · Bluesky

Brilliant PhilosophyTube episode on the politics and economics of the urban environment but also about the psychology of conspiracy theories. Massively recommended!

Feb 25, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
Stefan Vikström
@vikstrom_stefan · X

@FredricMorenius Tja, den växande skara som svartvitt hävdar invandringens ondo och S avsiktliga destruktion av Sverige ger förstås en tankeställare. ”…people who lack instrumental control may be afforded some compensatory sense of control by conspiracy theories” https://t.co/Obqd09SE3K

Jan 21, 2024 · 2,103 followers View post →
Cultish
@cultish.skyfleet.blue · Bluesky

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

Jan 16, 2024 View post →
Trysque
@Mandabob1 · X

@ny_raiders @JoeBlowdaSKeymo @GRobLewis @lyou1086 @KeithOlbermann @EliseStefanik Sounds about right. It's also one of the reasons people believe conspiracies. A need to belong and feel special. https://t.co/vjJK6GVPhP

Jan 7, 2024 · 766 followers View post →
Michał Kosakowski
@michkosakowski.bsky.social · Bluesky

Happy to announce the upcoming lecture by Prof. @karendouglas.bsky.social on the psychology of conspiracy theories. Use the Zoom link in the comment below (GMT+1 timezone).

Jan 2, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share View post →
Jimeronica
@Jimeronica · X

4)Identidad Social: Formar parte de un grupo que piensa diferente fortalece esa conexión social. 5)Psicología Cognitiva: Propensión a ver patrones o atribuir eventos a intenciones maliciosas, pueden contribuir a la aceptación de teorías. (https://t.co/SdryxIrM0a) +

Dec 26, 2023 · 1 like · 3,568 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

Damit ihr Heute und in den kommenden Tagen Munition gegen Schwurbelnde Familienmitglieder im Magazin habt, hier 2 Werke (einmal kurz, einmal lang) die euch helfen sollten. Teilt es gern https://t.co/d7In3nOnxd https://t.co/c9PG5dHn1N

Dec 24, 2023 · 1,889 followers View post →
Marie-José van Tol
@mariejosevantol.bsky.social · Bluesky

Now up, Karen Douglas on the psychology of conspiracy theories. #NBTT #BCN @unigroningen.bsky.social

Dec 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
Fred Pinto
@fred_pinto · X

7/ Conspiracies help establish a sense of connection in a lonely world. Social isolation and loneliness are rampant today – through conspiracy thinking, some people find a passionate tribe with shared beliefs. See: https://t.co/vND1LMFqYg

Oct 31, 2023 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 532 followers View post →
DeutscherHase
@DeutscherHase · X

@GagaGavanski Psihologija je već objasnila težnju ka teorijama zavera, dobronameran savet, potražite jednog psihologa. Pomoći će vam. Nije sramota. https://t.co/xse4KTcKjh https://t.co/uyhhUFzqdl

Sep 28, 2023 · 8 likes · 3,711 followers View post →
DeutscherHase
@DeutscherHase · X

@DraleLudi Ima ih gomila, samo jedan primer: https://t.co/xse4KTcKjh Pa onda studije navedene tu, pa onda neka od baza publikacija pa kljucne reci anxiety, conspiracy, psichology etc. https://t.co/bARZMXXC8b

Sep 20, 2023 · 3 likes · 3,711 followers View post →
Lifelong tall person
@turtleinthepark · X

@RightAvenger509 i’ve done my fair share of research into why people follow conspiracies. would recommend starting here https://t.co/S4yFa3r4Hi

Sep 16, 2023 · 1,072 followers View post →
Paul Wilson
@paul_wilson_nz · X

@ArtyMartyGiles @TovaOBrien For those reading along, if you read the SciAm summary article above about the underlying psychological traits, you might recognise a few from this very thread. For a deeper dive into the actual underlying research, I recommend this: https://t.co/5eCzNo2eHG

Aug 18, 2023 · 430 followers View post →
Bruce Long
@BruceRLong · X

@elonmusk https://t.co/f7HSsXszJK

Aug 7, 2023 · 835 followers View post →
Bruce Long
@BruceRLong · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories - Karen M. Douglas, Robbie M. Sutton, Aleksandra Cichocka, 2017 https://t.co/f7HSsXt7zi

Aug 7, 2023 · 835 followers View post →
The Knight who Says Ni!
@mhousen3 · X

@MeneerDeMuil 1) https://t.co/ab7q28Knxd 2) https://t.co/MLC1NPayKA 3) https://t.co/IPQbghJgtK #dontmentionthesunscreen

Jul 27, 2023 · 193 followers View post →
Dr. Jonathan N. Stea
@jonathanstea · X

@BlackSw68378060 Well that sounds like more conspiracy mentality. It’s literally what the research shows. For example: https://t.co/oJZ0AkouoH

Jul 14, 2023 · 1 like · 48,054 followers View post →
パース
@Peirce39 · X

RT @aloha_aya: 陰謀論を信じることに関する心理学的な研究をレビューした下記論文の一部（認識論的、実存的、社会的動機による説明）を短くまとめたんだった。日本ではどうかな。The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories - Karen M.…

Jul 12, 2023 · 208 shares · 433 followers View post →
Stefan Vikström
@vikstrom_stefan · X

@fullsula @EvaLundberg20 @sdriks @ElsaWidding ”For example, people who lack instrumental control may be afforded some compensatory sense of control by conspiracy theories, because they offer them the opportunity to reject official narratives and feel that they possess an alternative account.” https://t.co/Obqd09SE3K

Jun 16, 2023 · 2,103 followers View post →
Ed
@DrUSEgy · X

@AsywsB55734 @Alborihe_h_Abn @drhossamsamy65 بظبط و هناك اسباب اخرى The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories - SAGE Journals https://t.co/SVPw76ywqd

Jun 15, 2023 · 1 like · 37 followers View post →
Vladimir Milosevic
@vlada_mc · X

@jos5_minuta Ako te ozbiljno zanima, ovo je dobar rad. https://t.co/bAv4fdSq79

Jun 9, 2023 · 1 like · 687 followers View post →
ひかる　工学趣味・科学趣味　換気中（コミュ障）
@hiruandon89 · X

RT @aloha_aya: 陰謀論を信じることに関する心理学的な研究をレビューした下記論文の一部（認識論的、実存的、社会的動機による説明）を短くまとめたんだった。日本ではどうかな。The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories - Karen M.…

Jun 7, 2023 · 208 shares · 2,018 followers View post →
Templeton Peck
@OttanTas · X

@cocube_ @DrPaoloMezzana Dagli studi sui complottisti emerge un profilo drammatico. Hanno problemi sociali, economici, epistemologici, e culturali. Sono persone disagiate che si rifugiano nel complotto per paura della realtà. Impossibile dialogarci. Lo studio più accreditato:⬇️ https://t.co/ppr91drqqg

Jun 1, 2023 · 6 likes · 223 followers View post →
DanCady
@DanCady · X

@DJSPINtel @GerdtzW Textbook delusional system, Sparky. https://t.co/0CvW4gFclS https://t.co/k4WBokTdj2

May 28, 2023 · 1 like · 4,249 followers View post →
Templeton Peck
@OttanTas · X

@elidacomasio Il link di uno degli studi più accreditati sui complottisti. Emerge: ▪️disagio sociale e personale; ▪️scarsa cultura; ▪️negazione della realtà per paura. È inutile discutere o parlare con loro. Sono in una bolla protettiva da cui non possono uscire. https://t.co/ppr91drqqg

May 25, 2023 · 2 likes · 223 followers View post →
Stefan Vikström
@vikstrom_stefan · X

@TommyHansson6 ”For example, people who lack instrumental control may be afforded some compensatory sense of control by conspiracy theories, because they offer them the opportunity to reject official narratives and feel that they possess an alternative account.” https://t.co/Obqd09SE3K

May 12, 2023 · 2,103 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

@BenSing50334343 @SvenExenberger @tagesschau Google mal nach Karen M. Douglas. Oder van Prooijen. Oder F. Heider aus dem Jahr 1958. Allein dieses Standardwerk hier: https://t.co/g9Hcod4YyK Hat allein schon fast 50 Quellen die auch nochmal eigene Quellen haben usw. Es ist ein alter Hut, nichts ist neu, nichts wird wahr

Apr 28, 2023 · 1 like · 1,889 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

@black67027 https://t.co/c9PG5dHn1N

Apr 17, 2023 · 1,889 followers View post →
翠緑＠響至上主義
@SuiRyoK · X

RT @styh131582: 陰謀論に嵌る心理に興味があり論文を確認。 一つの動機として自分と自分の属する集団のよいイメージを維持できる。悪い結果を外部のせいにすることでイメージの維持に役立つ。社会的動機が達成できないと陰謀論に引き込まれるなどなど。 https://t.co…

Apr 4, 2023 · 5 shares · 434 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

Ihr wollt wissen wie das alles mit Verschwörungstheorien WIRKLICH funktioniert ? Also so richtig und kein "alles wird wahr"-blabla ? Kein Ding, 2 Links um in die Materie einzusteigen: https://t.co/aPmxiZnnDm https://t.co/c9PG5dHn1N

Mar 15, 2023 · 3 likes · 1,889 followers View post →
What DoUBelieve
@What_Doubelieve · X

RT @DanCady: @Vulcan_hobo @MatthewWielicki Science marches on... https://t.co/0CvW4gFclS https://t.co/lMSNZUGKMa

Mar 11, 2023 · 1 share · 614 followers View post →
DanCady
@DanCady · X

@Vulcan_hobo @MatthewWielicki Science marches on... https://t.co/0CvW4gFclS https://t.co/lMSNZUGKMa

Mar 11, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 4,249 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

@JensRittmeier Du hast gesagt du brauchst sie nicht, das impliziert das du sie nicht kennst. Und deine Studien sind garkeine. (Aussage von KL) Das hier solltest du mal lesen, vielleicht geht dir dann mal ein Licht auf. Wie man damit umgeht weisst du ja bestimmt https://t.co/axyu5WwDjK

Mar 6, 2023 · 1,889 followers View post →
DanCady
@DanCady · X

@Diegowan76 @PeterHotez Underscore 'outlandish'. https://t.co/0CvW4gFclS https://t.co/lmznS1huQI

Feb 28, 2023 · 4,249 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

@MHeilemeier @haintz_markus Das kommt drauf an wen man fragt. Pfahl-Traughber teilt es genauer ein aber meistens wird es versimpelt. Genauere Infos gibts hier : https://t.co/axyu5WwDjK

Feb 3, 2023 · 1,889 followers View post →
SuperSpreader Biden
@Squanus1 · X

RT @docrussjackson: People are attracted to conspiracy theories in an attempt to satisfy three psychological needs. They want more certaint…

Jan 23, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,064 followers View post →
Sui.Generis
@SG3neris · X

“What psychological factors drive the popularity of conspiracy theories, which explain important events as secret plots by powerful and malevolent groups? What are the psychological consequences of adopting these theories?” A paper…

Jan 22, 2023 · 1,800 followers View post →
Terry Fortesque
@FortesqueTerry · X

RT @docrussjackson: People are attracted to conspiracy theories in an attempt to satisfy three psychological needs. They want more certaint…

Jan 22, 2023 · 4 shares · 457 followers View post →
GET A GRIP
@docrussjackson · X

People are attracted to conspiracy theories in an attempt to satisfy three psychological needs. They want more certainty, to feel in control, and maintain a positive image of their self and group. https://t.co/z7ESTDYTZE

Jan 22, 2023 · 7 likes · 4 shares · 66,566 followers View post →
Dr. Anni Sternisko
@AnniSternisko · X

These are the three main motives to consider. People want to (1) feel good about themselves and the groups they belong to (2) make sense of their environment (3) feel safe and in control (@Karen_Douglas, @alekscichocka & Sutton, 2017) https://t.co/y1c81Dvz7q

Jan 17, 2023 · 5 likes · 755 followers View post →
Athe⚡️Ish
@Athe_Ish · X

@AndrewIhor @DylanFrankJR @KariLake There are no facts to back up your claim. You are not well. Psychologists have studied deranged conspiracy theorists like yourself and can help you if you’ll reach out. Or you can eventually die from your delusional phobias like Diamond did. https://t.co/q0naDBSQdg https://t.co/lohFFQZ5SA

Jan 11, 2023 · 1 like · 631 followers View post →
Stephanie Dennis
@3beesbuzz · X

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories - Karen M. Douglas, Robbie M. Sutton, Aleksandra Cichocka, 2017 https://t.co/sUhvb5IxMz

Jan 10, 2023 · 1,005 followers View post →
Luke C
@LukeColeman89 · X

@FearNot1234 @cinnamon_suzi @MikeMcG61444580 @FergalBowers @rtenews Two things I encourage you to explore Occum's Razor and this https://t.co/SbEAuuRCJW

Jan 8, 2023 · 400 followers View post →
Adam
@PwningOrpheus · X

@strike386755357 @samburns25 @BretWeinstein “…psychology that props up any conspiracy theorists worldview.” https://t.co/5h3J7KJZYI

Jan 6, 2023 · 59 followers View post →
curious corn, gilded cage
@curious_corn · X

@AndrewStone7 @LearnAerosols @tbooth_98 @kamilkazani There’s no point going any further. De-radicalize yourself and start functioning https://t.co/2e28nwKlSc

Dec 12, 2022 · 534 followers View post →
At the Edge but I stay
@Poronyos · X

RT @AmaiCmoon: Falls sich jemand etwas für Wissenschaft zu Verschwörungstheoretikern interessiert hier ein tolles Literatur-Review dazu, we…

Dec 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 144 followers View post →
@PIPO124567
@PIPO1245671 · X

RT @AmaiCmoon: Falls sich jemand etwas für Wissenschaft zu Verschwörungstheoretikern interessiert hier ein tolles Literatur-Review dazu, we…

Dec 8, 2022 · 2 shares · 3,149 followers View post →
Pavel Vab
@Pavel_Vab · X

@ericeager_ @Peter_Bukowski https://t.co/BpYwPb6h1N

Nov 29, 2022 · 1,167 followers View post →
Denis Daly
@DenisDaly · X

@RossMcCann66 @tazalot1981 @Niall_Boylan na.. It is accurate, because conspiracy thinking can do a lot of damage (Jolly, 2015; Douglas 2019). https://t.co/bX3LaKniDF

Nov 17, 2022 · 5,112 followers View post →
Ethan
@SEthanMilne · X

@TheSGEM @UbakaOgbogu Idk if it’s true for most people, but the lit on conspiracy theorizing suggests people believe in conspiracies for comfort/status/etc https://t.co/Rw0TyasX0T

Nov 10, 2022 · 1 like · 853 followers View post →
Pekka Kallioniemi
@P_Kallioniemi · X

@FranceLumieres Interesting, maybe you are aware of this paper by Douglas et al.? https://t.co/xKWHMMLdA0 One factor that has drastically changed the disinformatio spread are social media platform algorithms. I recently published a paper about this: https://t.co/kgSU0GI9RS

Oct 27, 2022 · 1 like · 204,715 followers View post →
Cansino_123
@ManiKeops · X

@Aloha79000 Que no es teatro, mujer, pregunta a tu psicólogo, ya verás. https://t.co/RdDnoXteXR

Aug 31, 2022 · 85 followers View post →
Cansino_123
@ManiKeops · X

@SubidonA Porque patatas... https://t.co/RdDnoXteXR

Aug 29, 2022 · 2 likes · 85 followers View post →
MartinGala
@MartinG39205538 · X

@vayaparidas @DelfinVela https://t.co/AB3UPn98Ce

Jun 7, 2022 · 114 followers View post →
AJ Johnson
@Ajkiwi · X

For those trying to make sense of this thinking, back to @Karen_Douglas et al. Belief reasons are epistemic (sense-making of the world, internal consistency), existential (desire for control/security), social. "The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories" https://t.co/vBY8jXE5x7

Apr 3, 2022 · 1 like · 283 followers View post →
AJ Johnson
@Ajkiwi · X

@DylanReeve Fits the research. If their primary drivers for believing a conspiracy are epistemic & social, the core "don't trust the media" & "there's a secret world" beliefs will set them up for EVERYTHING else so they can remain (a) coherent (b) part of the team. https://t.co/vBY8jXE5x7

Mar 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 283 followers View post →
AnonMitch * ®Biontech improved
@Anon_Mitch · X

RT @KaeptnKBOOM: Infomaterial zum Umgang mit Querdenkern. Lesen und verstehen ! https://t.co/YYrkZF4gvh https://t.co/LQbo8yAPNk https://…

Mar 10, 2022 · 1 share · 448 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

@AfDVerdachtfall Deswegen : https://t.co/vSYd9E8IZz

Jan 13, 2022 · 1,889 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

Infomaterial zum Umgang mit Querdenkern. Lesen und verstehen ! https://t.co/YYrkZF4gvh https://t.co/LQbo8yAPNk https://t.co/usUkpWmw13

Jan 11, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,889 followers View post →
Cansino_123
@ManiKeops · X

@lusty4ever1 Sois un poco secta. Hacéis todas las preguntas con sesgo de confirmación, para que los sectarios solo digan sí, aumentando sentimiento grupal y creando una falsa sensación de control en lo que os rodea. Muy paradigmático. Este artículo os puede gustar: https://t.co/RdDnoXteXR

Dec 11, 2021 · 3 likes · 85 followers View post →
mat marques, ph.d. ||| @fabiovelo@bsky.social
@fabiovelo · X

@Havlentia @rothschildmd hah! strangely there very little/no empirical support for Maslow's Hierarchy of needs - it's an interesting model, but people don't operate like that. I'm approaching it more from recent models understanding motivations behind CT belief (e.g., https://t.co/SkTQ7btY9O)

Nov 1, 2021 · 1 like · 1,122 followers View post →
ADNK
@BigMommaLurka · X

RT @2013_Sylvius: @MollyJongFast This is a nice exploration of the psychological foundations of conspiracy theories. A lot seems to be rela…

Oct 24, 2021 · 1 share · 4,004 followers View post →
Joe Harbison MD
@2013_Sylvius · X

@MollyJongFast This is a nice exploration of the psychological foundations of conspiracy theories. A lot seems to be related to a difficulty adapting to and a reaction to changes in beliefs held as certainties. https://t.co/NRNWgrtKO0

Oct 24, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,494 followers View post →
AJ Johnson
@Ajkiwi · X

I've been drawn into "why do people believe in conspiracy?" conversations. My postgrad degree in media theory/political psych is good for "do your own research"! Best introduction I recommend: "The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories" https://t.co/z1KtsLdO36 Thread 1/2

Oct 14, 2021 · 1 like · 283 followers View post →
Lil Sugarpill
@LilSugarpill · X

@Schadenfury @sfawcus From 2017 - interesting if inconclusive: https://t.co/gNgLYFUrJu

Jul 25, 2021 · 3,250 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

@Max_Sc https://t.co/LQbo8yAPNk Hier bitte, damit du auch mal Ahnung hast

Jul 2, 2021 · 4 likes · 1,889 followers View post →
Baron von leiser Wind des Schicksals
@Gruenkrouwd · X

@Poni30907334 Ich habe mal die einfachste Version rausgesucht : https://t.co/YYrkZF4gvh Falls mal dein Selbstbewusstsein nicht durch 200 Follower gestützt wird kannst ja auch mal bei Douglas reinschnuppern https://t.co/LQbo8yAPNk Jetzt geh mir aus der Sonne, hohlflitze

Jul 2, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,889 followers View post →
Sir Vick's Crusaders
@ilikemynamenow · X

RT @duper_dann: the psychology of conspiracy theories https://t.co/sYa9Dk8fg5 #flatearth

May 13, 2021 · 1 share · 587 followers View post →
Isidra
@Isidraneurosci · X

the psychology of conspiracy theories https://t.co/sYa9Dk8fg5 #flatearth

May 13, 2021 · 1 share · 4 followers View post →
Kiara
@kiaraachen · X

Weiterhin wurde gezeigt, dass bereits eine kurze Konfrontation mit Verschwörungsnarrativen unser Verhalten beeinflusst, selbst, wenn wir nicht unbedingt daran glauben. (Douglas & Sutton, 2018). (5/9) https://t.co/GJIKJ3feII

May 9, 2021 · 3 likes · 370 followers View post →
Say What
@saywhat95 · X

@DawnHazelett @Resistchic @wryyn @ChrisMurphyCT @NRA Of course. It's all secret, and only a select few know "the truth." Do you remember Watergate? Pulitzer prize stuff there. There'd be no incentive not to report on a story like that. https://t.co/uFfpMhoW7k

Mar 25, 2021 · 1,372 followers View post →
Barry Hemmings ✳✳
@hemmings_barry · X

@Peter_Fitz https://t.co/WZdlMNa0Xh

Feb 23, 2021 · 1 like · 76 followers View post →
Tim Kaiser
@tkaiser.science · Bluesky

Tweeps, I'm looking for a graphic about different "tiers" of conspiracy theories, posted by a scientist. AFAIR, she studies the psychology of conspiracy theories. Does someone remember? I didn't save it and I would like to share it with someone! #FollowerPower

Dec 9, 2020 View post →
abysswriter.bsky.social
@abysswriter.bsky.social · Bluesky

True False Believers: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories | Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/blog/insight-t…

Sep 18, 2020 View post →
STTARR Research
@Sttarr_Research · X

RT @pdiamandisii: Today we are discussing the #neuroscience of why people believe in #COVID19 #ConspiracyTheory and the #Plandemic. #corona…

May 17, 2020 · 1 share · 206 followers View post →
Phedias Diamandis
@pdiamandisii · X

Today we are discussing the #neuroscience of why people believe in #COVID19 #ConspiracyTheory and the #Plandemic. #coronavirus #brain #psychology #virus #theories #confirmation #bias https://t.co/VdIkW3mSSq

May 16, 2020 · 5 likes · 1 share · 689 followers View post →
ScienceNotDogma
@sciencenotdogma.bsky.social · Bluesky

3/8 The next step: knowing the psychology of conspiracy theories (in brief) so you can spot AND deconstruct them, seeing their appeal to scared, uninformed (and unwell?) people in chaotic times like...

May 11, 2020 · 1 share View post →
gramma61
@gramma61 · X

@QsThree @Judgenap @JudgeJeanine https://t.co/faHHnC9WC6

Oct 31, 2019 · 3,518 followers View post →
Ian Wells
@ianrwells.bsky.social · Bluesky

Really interesting take on conspiracy theories from the current issue of Current Directions in Psychological Sciences http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0963721417718261

Jan 4, 2018 View post →
Ian Wells
@ianrwells.bsky.social · Bluesky

Really interesting take on conspiracy theories from the current issue of Current Directions in Psychological Sciences http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0963721417718261

Jan 4, 2018 View post →
Nick Byrd, Ph.D.
@byrdnick.com · Bluesky

“A #blog by four #academic psychologists examining the #psychology of #conspiracy theories”: http://bit.ly/2hb6OZZ #cogSci #philMind #xPhi

Dec 9, 2016 View post →
Ian Wells
@ianrwells.bsky.social · Bluesky

Reflections on teaching the 'Psychology of conspiracy theories' http://wp.me/p2mYaK-7c

Mar 8, 2013 View post →
Ian Wells
@ianrwells.bsky.social · Bluesky

Reflections on teaching the 'Psychology of conspiracy theories' http://wp.me/p2mYaK-7c

Mar 8, 2013 View post →