Convencer a alguien de que una teoría conspiranoica no es cierta tiene menos que ver con los hechos o la evidencia y más con la empatía y el establecimiento de un espacio compartido.
- Professor of Social Psychology, University of Kent
Attacking the beliefs of conspiracy theorists is only likely to make them dig their heels in.
We now know a lot about what makes adults fall into conspiracy theories but investigations into how the pull in young people are only just beginning.
PODCAST: We explore the strange interpretations of where the coronavirus came from and why people are drawn to them in the final episode of The Anthill’s Expert guide to conspiracy theories.
PODCAST: In part five of The Anthill’s expert guide to conspiracy theories we find out the best ways to talk to people who believe in them.
We find out what psychological factors influence whether you believe in conspiracy theories or not.
If you believe a conspiracy theory about a specific minority group, you are more likely to have negative views about other, unrelated groups too.
Conspiracy theories have always existed but the internet fuels them in new ways.
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