#conspiracy-theories

#conspiracy-theories

Belief in conspiracy theories often stems from motivated reasoning, with individuals overestimating the level of agreement from others, resulting in significant overconfidence.

An NHS doctor stated in an inquest that she was worried about the influence of Paloma Shemirani's mother on her decision to refuse chemotherapy, which could have saved her.

If you were to invent a scandal expressly to convince conspiracy theorists they were right all along, the story of the Afghan superinjunction would be hard to beat. A secret back door into Britain through which thousands of immigrants were brought, under cover of a draconian legal gagging order that helpfully also concealed an act of gross incompetence by the British state? It's a rightwing agitator's dream.

In a 2000 appearance on the Conan O'Brien Show, Aldrin stunned the audience when the host recalled watching the moon landing as a boy. ‘No, you didn’t,’ Aldrin snapped. ‘There wasn’t any television, there wasn’t anyone taking a picture. You watched an animation.’ The awkward exchange left O’Brien speechless and has since racked up millions of views online.

Kash Patel's children's book trilogy portrays a magical struggle against conspiracy theorists, where characters like King Donald and Hillary Queenton battle for truth amidst political lies.

The tiny shape on the dollar bill, sitting above the large '1', is likened to a speck of ink but appears to have a round head and limbs.

The Labubu dolls craze has skyrocketed, with claims they are linked to an ancient Mesopotamian demon, causing the collectible toys to sell for extreme prices.

The United States Department of Homeland Security urged local law enforcement to interpret common protest activities, like biking or livestreaming, as ‘violent tactics,’ influencing police actions.

Hogan alleged that the order discovered the remains in the Talpiot Tomb in East Jerusalem during the Middle Ages and that they are now stored in two vaults somewhere in the American Northwest.

The report states: Disclosures of organised and/or ritual abuse should be met with open and informed belief. However, disbelief may arise as more evidence emerges.