Surveys may overestimate belief in conspiracy theories because of trolls and jokers – but genuine believers can still cause real-world harm.
- Associate Professor in Psychology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
One prominent theory says conspiracy beliefs are triggered by elevated distress. But a new study finds limited evidence to support this claim.
Um novo estudo não encontrou evidências de que as crenças das pessoas em teorias da conspiração aumentam com o tempo
A new study has found no evidence that people’s beliefs in conspiracy theories increase over time. They can even change their minds – just not that often.
At least half of Australians and New Zealanders in a recent study believed in one major conspiracy theory.
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