Reason behind these beliefs.
- Researchers suggest that there are a number of different reasons why people believe in conspiracy theories.
- Key reasons:A need for understanding and consistency (epistemic)6
- A need for control (existential)
- A need to belong or feel special (social).
- Having lower analytical abilities and less tolerance for uncertainty also play a role.
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