You believe that uncovering hidden truths and exposing powerful elites will lead to a more just and transparent society.
Conspiracism is a political ideology that is largely based on the belief in conspiracy theories. It is characterized by the conviction that significant events, trends, and outcomes in society, politics, and economics are the result of secret plots by covert groups or individuals. Conspiracists often believe that these hidden forces are working against the common good, manipulating events to serve their own interests or agendas.
The history of conspiracism is as old as politics itself. Throughout history, people have often sought to explain complex or troubling events by attributing…
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How does skepticism serve you in digesting world events and narratives presented in the media?
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I think the idea of conspiracism is a over dramatic idea. The thought of "possible'' events is stupid to me.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Can you share a moment when a major news story made you think there might be more than meets the eye?
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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.
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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.
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the Epstein island make me think we should always look into them not necessarily believe it but check it.
about all these celebrities there always something going on behind the scenes
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Have you experienced a situation where community consensus on a topic was split due to a conspiracy theory?
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I have argued a lot about COVID. people using straight up lies as facts.
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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.
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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
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Why do you think some conspiracy theories gain more traction than others, especially on social media?
Some conspiracy theories gain more traction than others through manipulation tactics that spread fear and anger.
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I think it is because social media is spreading faster and people believe what they see on social media more and more every day.
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The more popular and discussed, the more traction they get
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Some are more believable or even true. Some are so bad they become popular that way.
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How might a personal encounter with misinformation influence someone's belief in conspiracies?
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Many people are gullible and take what they are fed by their own biased source, I believe many will fall into believing in conspiracies.
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An encounter with misinformation could lead to someone believing that it's the truth and that could spiral into protest or riots.
Everyone has a different conspiracy and different topics and spread information to one another.
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They should research more about the topics instead of just bluntly believing things
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How would you explain the emotional pull of being someone 'in the know' versus someone out of the loop?
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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.
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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.
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Someone 'in the know' is informed about the private matters that people not 'in the know' don't know.
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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.
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The emotional pull would be that someone outside of the loop would feel like they have been cheated.
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How do you personally manage the tension between wanting to unravel mysteries and the risk of misinformation?
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Can a society ever be truly transparent, or will there always be secrets that lead people to believe in conspiracies?
There will always be secrets that lead people to believe in conspiracies
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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.
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There will always be secrets to stop panic from breaking out.
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Absolutely not, we as a society are founded on secrets.
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How do your values guide you when evaluating whether there's more to a story than is being shared?
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I believe everyone is owed the benefit of a doubt and that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.
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I usually look at who wrote it and research more about it before I decide if I believe in it.
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I'm not sure if it's values or not, but I'm a curious overthinker, full stories are so much better.
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What personal experiences or values shape your view on the legitimacy of conspiracy theories?
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Whether they use grounded evidence to prove or theorize.
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It depends on what the conspiracy theory is about, but usually they seem like ridiculous accusations but sometimes they seem true.
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Conspiracy theories are only legitimate in my eyes when there is some sort of evidence pointing to that conspiracy theory.
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I have yet to see any substantial evidence suggesting that any conspiracy groups have made any correct assumptions.
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