Understanding
conspiracy theory
conspiracy theory
Conspiracy theories are narratives or explanations that attribute events or phenomena to a secret group or orgnanization
What are conspiracy theories ?
Flat earthers
What do we call people who think the earth is flat?
Through social media
How do conspiracy theories spread so easily ?
The moon landing was staged by NASA
What is the most enduring conspiracy theory ?
By taking on human forms and infiltrating positions of power and influence
How do reptilians control humanity ?
Closed communities where conspiracy theories can spread easily and flourish unchecked
What kind of communities allow the spread of conspiracy theories ?
Staged moon landing, reptilians, hollow earth.
What are the most popular conspiracy theories
The earth is not a solid sphere but is hollow instead, with openings at the poles
What is the hollow earth theory ?
It makes their beliefs stronger
What happens when people mainly consume information that confirms their beliefs online ?
Because they make complex events seem easier to understand
Shape shifting reptilians aliens control humanity
What is the reptilians theory ?
Conspiracy theories continue to hold a powerful grip on the human psyche
How do conspiracy theories still have many influence on people today ?
They provide a sense of order and understanding
Why do we believe in conspiracy theories ?
They believe NASA faked it as part of a Cold War-era propaganda effort
Why do some people think the moon landing was staged ?
What phenomenon explains that some people continue to distrust official accounts even when there is overwhelming evidence ?