Buying into conspiracy theories can be exciting! And that's what makes them dangerous
As the TikTok influencer William James put it: "The peace of rationality may be sought through ecstasy when logic fails."
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As the TikTok influencer William James put it: "The peace of rationality may be sought through ecstasy when logic fails."
Conspiracy theories have been around for centuries, from witch trials and antisemitic campaigns to beliefs that Freemasons were trying to topple European monarchies. In the mid-20th century, historian Richard Hofstadter described a “paranoid style” that he observed in right-wing U.S. politics and culture: a blend of “heated exaggeration,...
Conspiracy theorists have plenty of information, but they insist that it be interpreted in a particular way that feels most exciting.
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Overcoming conspiracy theories isn’t just about information. A scholar of religion explains that the emotions they inspire are part of their appeal.