DiscoverIn the Room with Peter BergenThere’s a Conspiracy Theory for Just About Everything, So Should You Be Worried?
There’s a Conspiracy Theory for Just About Everything, So Should You Be Worried?

There’s a Conspiracy Theory for Just About Everything, So Should You Be Worried?

Update: 2024-10-08
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The moon landing was faked; 9/11 was an inside job — conspiracy theories like these seem to surround most major events now, even when the facts have been well established for years. These beliefs make plenty of headlines. There have also been some high profile cases of violence being committed by people espousing conspiracy theories. So why do people believe in conspiracy theories and when do they actually pose a threat?

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There’s a Conspiracy Theory for Just About Everything, So Should You Be Worried?

There’s a Conspiracy Theory for Just About Everything, So Should You Be Worried?