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Why do millions believe conspiracy theories? This video dives into the psychological and social forces that make fringe narratives feel more convincing than the truth.
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Theory Briefing
- The video by Divya Gandotra Tandon racked up 12K views in just 3 hours, signaling high public appetite for conspiracy theory content.
- Conspiracy theories thrive on pattern recognition gone wrong — our brains are wired to find agency and meaning even in random events.
- Social media amplifies fringe narratives through echo chambers, making collective belief systems self-reinforcing and resistant to correction.