The what-ifs war: Why drone sightings have driven conspiracy theory deliriumConspiracy theories spread more rapidly when they evoke negative emotions like fear, anger, and contempt.A combination of information vacuum, uncertainty, and political motives fuels the spread of conspiracy theories.
When a Shooting Spurs a Social-Media CycleSocial media amplifies the rush to create narratives during crises, filling information vacuums with speculation.The internet's role in democratizing information has led to an eager yet often misinformed public.