If you want to have a good time in life, I think you should believe in some conspiracy theories ...
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The case for conspiracy theories as a fun heuristic exposes a fascinating tension between epistemic accuracy and psychological well-being — and asks which one you actually want.
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Theory Briefing
- The post argues believing some conspiracy theories is a net positive for enjoyment, even if it costs you accuracy.
- This maps onto a real epistemic trade-off: calibrated beliefs maximize truth, but not necessarily happiness or engagement.
- The reflexive aversion to conspiracies the author recommends for 'being right' is itself a heuristic — one with its own blind spots.