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A psychologist explains why people believe conspiracy theories more readily during uncertain times

https://www.businessinsider.com/psychologist-explains-why-people-believe-conspiracy-theories-during-uncertain-times-2020-4 via @businessinsider https://twitter.com/vibhor_anand/status/1303593252424048640
🎯Conspiracy theories frequently surface after traumatic events and during times of uncertainty, such as in the aftermath of mass shootings or during the COVID-19 pandemic.

🎯Far-fetched theories can spread rapidly online and via social media.

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🎯 Dr. John Grohol, a psychologist and the founder of Psych Central, says that conspiracy theorists come up with ideas out of thin air to match whatever 'fact' they think is true, and often use paranoia-based beliefs to convince others.

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🎯He says that these people tend to be uncooperative, distrustful, and socially isolated — which is why believing in a conspiracy theory with strangers on the internet can give them a sense of belonging.

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All these perfectly applies for this mass hysteria too!
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