CONSPIRACY THEORIES & MISINFORMATION – Undermining Our Own Reasoning By Jeremy Fusco, LCSW What is a Conspiracy Theory? What are examples of Conspiracy Theories & Misinformation? Who Believes Conspiracy Theories? What do you imagine when you think of someone who believes in a conspiracy theory? Why We Believe Conspiracy Theories? Conspiracy theories rely on not being satisfied with normal standards of explanation. This type of thinking invalidates science and common understanding. It romanticizes the sense of being right about an issue to the point of discrediting objective truths. It allows us to believe otherwise uncontrollable circumstances are somehow explainable through ulterior motives. We can even rationalize the lack of evidence as the foundation of credibility for casting doubt and the notion of a cover up. Description, Understanding, and Answers in Less Than 10 Minutes! This episode is a discussion about what is a conspiracy theory and how to recognize it, survive it, and stop it. We cover how to identify conspiracy theories and misinformation. Have you believed a conspiracy theory? Did it turn out different than you imagined? Want to learn how to debunk conspiracy theories? Check out the blog for details and a guide to debunk conspiracy theories.

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