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How feelings of disconnection and lack of control fuel conspiracy beliefs – new research

Unmet psychological needs can drive people toward conspiracy belief, but this can start a self-reinforcing cycle which further erodes the need and creates more mistrust and disconnection.
Establishing relationships with people who are different from ourselves is one of the best approaches to reducing prejudice. (AAP/Jono Searle

Everyday racism fuels prejudice and hate. But we can challenge it

New Zealand’s response to the Christchurch terror attacks reinforced an image of an inclusive society, but we still have work to do.

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