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 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How does skepticism serve you in digesting world events and narratives presented in the media?

 @9JH4GC6 from California answered…4mos4MO

I think the idea of conspiracism is a over dramatic idea. The thought of "possible'' events is stupid to me.

 @9JH4QV7 from Maryland answered…4mos4MO

I think a moderate amount of skepticism is healthy and should be applied to the media and statements released by any organization. People can lie or have a different perspective on an event. Media hyper focuses on certain perspectives more than others. However, a large amount of skepticism can lead to paranoia and complete lack of trust to any organization. It will drive people insane.

 @9JH4DRY from Arizona answered…4mos4MO

Due to the increased amount of Conspiracism, skepticism is definitely increased because fake news is quite common on social platforms. I believe that people on social platforms can be bias but world news and events tend to be more informative. When I watch the news, I expect to be notified of the events that are happening around me and around the world. I don't really care about the criticism or personal narratives regarding the issue as they are always biased to an extent.

 @9JH47XSWomen’s Equality from California answered…4mos4MO

Skepticism serves in digesting world events presented in the media because people just like to take everyone else's side when they say something in the media.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Can you share a moment when a major news story made you think there might be more than meets the eye?

 @Holden2549 from North Carolina answered…4mos4MO

The news about alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election raised initial questions and concerns about the extent of foreign influence on the election process. As a member of the No Labels Party, I believe in safeguarding the integrity of our elections and ensuring transparency. It is crucial to approach such claims rationally and rely only on credible sources and investigations to conclude.

Multiple investigations were conducted, including one by the Special Counsel Robert Mueller, which provided insights into the extent of Russian interference. These investigations helped us better understand the situation and the measures necessary to prevent future interference.

 @9J2WKNV from Indiana answered…4mos4MO

If, for example, one that was rumored for many centuries were extraterrestrials and it turned out that they were true but they were secret about other people knowing that there were many cases all over the world.

 @9J2W65B from Texas answered…4mos4MO

the Epstein island make me think we should always look into them not necessarily believe it but check it.

 @9J2VZLBGreen from Maryland answered…4mos4MO

about all these celebrities there always something going on behind the scenes

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Have you experienced a situation where community consensus on a topic was split due to a conspiracy theory?

 @9J7SK2Z from Oregon answered…4mos4MO

I have argued a lot about COVID. people using straight up lies as facts.

 @9J7SDQ5 from West Virginia answered…4mos4MO

absolutely. personally if i see a conspiracy, im diving into it as far as i can to see how solidified its existence is. most often its pretty accurate to things but the collective of human minds has not evolved far enough to even dive into this topic the proper way.

 @9J7SHGHLibertarian from New York answered…4mos4MO

yes, i would say the buggiest one that i have heard a lot would be that the earth if flat, and the big bang theory

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Why do you think some conspiracy theories gain more traction than others, especially on social media?

 @9HGJ6TZSocialistanswered…5mos5MO

Some conspiracy theories gain more traction than others through manipulation tactics that spread fear and anger.

 @9HGHY8T from Missouri answered…5mos5MO

I think it is because social media is spreading faster and people believe what they see on social media more and more every day.

 @9HGJ8RD from Idaho answered…5mos5MO

 @9HGJ649 from Missouri answered…5mos5MO

Some are more believable or even true. Some are so bad they become popular that way.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

How might a personal encounter with misinformation influence someone's belief in conspiracies?

 @9H8PSHZ from Florida answered…6mos6MO

Many people are gullible and take what they are fed by their own biased source, I believe many will fall into believing in conspiracies.

 @9H8PQBM from Iowa answered…6mos6MO

An encounter with misinformation could lead to someone believing that it's the truth and that could spiral into protest or riots.

 @9H8Q9HRDemocrat from New York answered…6mos6MO

Everyone has a different conspiracy and different topics and spread information to one another.

 @9H8PTNG from Virginia answered…6mos6MO

They should research more about the topics instead of just bluntly believing things

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How would you explain the emotional pull of being someone 'in the know' versus someone out of the loop?

 @9KHMLXT from North Carolina answered…2mos2MO

I feel like if you are 'in the know' you will be much more emotionally invested in whatever it is you are 'in the know' about. On the other hand, if you are out of the loop, then you are more likely to be less emotionally invested in whatever the matter is.

 @9KJYLW8 from North Carolina agreed…2mos2MO

People do not tend to think logically. People do not know how to actually respond to others, nor do they understand how to properly listen to others. Often arguments are an accumulation of misinformation and strawman arguments. I would argue that most people who believe they have "more information," just have bad information.

 @9KHMTGXIndependent from Kentucky answered…2mos2MO

Someone 'in the know' is informed about the private matters that people not 'in the know' don't know.

 @9KHMP4Q from North Carolina answered…2mos2MO

Someone who is in the has a better understand and can make more rational decisions compared to someone who is out of the loop and required to act more on emotion.

 @9KHMMHDRepublican from North Carolina answered…2mos2MO

The emotional pull would be that someone outside of the loop would feel like they have been cheated.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How do you personally manage the tension between wanting to unravel mysteries and the risk of misinformation?

 @9J2X65D from Ohio answered…4mos4MO

 @9J2WVRY from Pennsylvania answered…4mos4MO

Just telling people to stop spreading information about the person that is t even close to true.

 @9J2WP5B from West Virginia answered…4mos4MO

 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

Can a society ever be truly transparent, or will there always be secrets that lead people to believe in conspiracies?

 @9H4QGHRDemocrat from North Carolina answered…6mos6MO

 @9H4QF7H from Indiana answered…6mos6MO

There will always be people theorizing what happens behind the scenes. As long as there are people in the dark (even a little bit) they will always let their imagination run.

 @9H4PW2X from Ohio answered…6mos6MO

 @9H4PYFL from Nebraska answered…6mos6MO

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How do your values guide you when evaluating whether there's more to a story than is being shared?

 @9JFN4CJ from Michigan answered…4mos4MO

I believe everyone is owed the benefit of a doubt and that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

 @9JCHNNF from Indiana answered…4mos4MO

I usually look at who wrote it and research more about it before I decide if I believe in it.

 @9JCDDYY from Michigan answered…4mos4MO

I'm not sure if it's values or not, but I'm a curious overthinker, full stories are so much better.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

What personal experiences or values shape your view on the legitimacy of conspiracy theories?

 @9H83RMB from Nevada answered…6mos6MO

 @9H83WJV from North Carolina answered…6mos6MO

It depends on what the conspiracy theory is about, but usually they seem like ridiculous accusations but sometimes they seem true.

 @9H83J4D from Florida answered…6mos6MO

Conspiracy theories are only legitimate in my eyes when there is some sort of evidence pointing to that conspiracy theory.

 @9H83VQY from North Carolina answered…6mos6MO

I have yet to see any substantial evidence suggesting that any conspiracy groups have made any correct assumptions.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Why might people be hesitant to discuss their belief in a conspiracy with others?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

In a world where information is abundant, can conspiracy theories serve any positive purpose?

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