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Brits Reveal Their Favourite Conspiracy Theories | STREET INTERVIEW | MOSAIC - Reddit

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Street interviews in Clapham reveal which conspiracy theories Brits love most — and the psychology of why ordinary people can't resist them.

Proportionality BiasEpistemic ClosureIllusory Pattern PerceptionSocial Proof

Theory Briefing

  • Residents of Clapham freely shared favourite conspiracy theories on camera, showing how mainstream fringe beliefs have become.
  • The appeal of conspiracy theories is rooted in proportionality bias — people struggle to accept small causes behind big events.
  • Belief in hidden plots satisfies a deep psychological need for pattern recognition and sense of control in an uncertain world.