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Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories [Preview] Conspiracy theories offer easy answers by casting the world as simpler and more predictable than it is. Their popularity may pose a threat to societal well-being By Sander van der Linden 16 in Share Share on Tumblr Image: MARIO WAGNER In Brief Suspicious Minds People who believe in one conspiracy theory are likely to espouse others, even when they are contradictory. Conspiracy ideation is also linked with mistrust of science, including well-established findings, such as the fact that smoking can cause lung cancer. Mere exposure to information supporting various fringe explanations can erode engagement in societal discourse. More In This Article Overview Insights into the Personalities of Conspiracy Theorists Did NASA fake the moon landing? Is the government hiding Martians in Area 51? Is global warming a hoax? The answer to these questions is, “No,” yet a com...