[en] How political conspiracy theories start and spread, and why people believe them

Some systematic background to #conspiracy theories or "#conspiracisms" (Prof. Tyson).

"I think now we’re just well past the point of no return," says Tyson, who teaches an undergraduate class on conspiracy theories ...

"Conspiracy theories thrive especially in environments where #uncertainty, ſfear, or #distrust are rampant ..."

https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/how-do-conspiracy-theories-work-explainer-653052/

#conspiratorial #disinformation #disillusionment #secrecy #suspicion #confirmationbias #illusorypatternperception #uor #universityofrochester