Greek-Derived Concept of Apophenia Explains Human Weakness for Conspiracy Theories February 20, 2021 a The Qanon conspiracy theory contributed to the storming of the US Capitol Building by demonstrators on January 6, 2021. Credit: Tyler Merbler (CC BY 2.0) Conspiracy theories, such as the huge underground phenomenon known as “QAnon,” which posits that an anonymous US intelligence official has enormous quantities of data which will expose many figures worldwide as belonging to a secret cabal of Satan-worshipping, cannibalistic pedophiles, use human nature to further their aims, according to many experts. This purported cabal is said to be running a global child sex-trafficking ring and plotting against former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been fighting supposedly an evil group of government officials, entertainers, and business moguls.