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When one partner shares fringe beliefs with the other, relationship dynamics and epistemic trust get stress-tested in real time — here's what theories of persuasion and belief say about it.
Proportionality BiasEpistemic TrustSocial Identity TheoryPersuasion Theory
Theory Briefing
- Ben shares his favorite conspiracy theories with girlfriend Halle, turning a podcast episode into a live test of relational trust.
- Conspiracy belief is linked to the proportionality bias — the need for big events to have big, meaningful causes.
- Halle's reaction reveals how close relationships act as social anchors that can either reinforce or challenge fringe beliefs.