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.