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When conspiracy theories go mainstream, they don't just mislead — they weaponize distrust to systematically undermine democratic institutions, exactly as radicalization theory predicts.
Radicalization TheoryDemocratic BackslidingMoral PanicSocial Contagion
Theory Briefing
- Far-right groups are mainstreaming conspiracy theories, eroding public trust in electoral systems and equal vote-counting principles.
- Threats against election workers represent a radicalization pipeline turning online rhetoric into real-world institutional intimidation.
- The pattern fits classic democratic backsliding theory — delegitimizing process before dismantling it structurally.