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Fuelman » Today, 9:44 am » wrote: ↑

Today, 9:44 am

No offense, you may be just as whack as everyone else.

The psychology of conspiracy theories is complex and involves a variety of factors, including personality traits, motivations, and cognitive biases:

Personality traits
People who are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories may be more intuitive, have a sense of superiority, or perceive threats in their environment. They may also be more likely to be sensation-seekers, meaning they enjoy intense experiences.

Motivations
People may turn to conspiracy theories to make sense of distress, fulfill motivational needs, or maintain a positive self-image.

Cognitive biases
People who believe in conspiracy theories may be more likely to jump to conclusions, have a bias against disconfirmatory evidence, or have a tendency to accept mutually exclusive beliefs.

Social motivations
People may be motivated to believe in conspiracy theories to belong to a group or maintain a positive image within that group.

Anxiety
People who feel anxious may be more likely to think conspiratorially. In times of crisis, people may be motivated to make sense of their situation, which can lead them to believe in conspiracies.

Schizotypy
People who are more schizotypal, meaning they are more likely to have magical thinking and unusual experiences, may be more likely to believe in conspiracy theories.

Some evidence suggests that analytic thinking can reduce belief in conspiracy theories. If you are interested in exploring your beliefs about conspiracy theories, you can consider seeking professional help.