Why People Fall For Conspiracy Theories

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June 16, 2021

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Conspiracy theories have long been part of American life, but they feel more urgent than ever. It can be easy to write off conspiracy theorist friends and relatives, but science shows things are far more nuanced than that.

By Kaleigh Rogers and Jasmine Mithani | 15 June 2021

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