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Ep. 17 Why We Love a Good Conspiracy (Even When We Know It’s Ridiculous)

Why do conspiracies feel so tempting — even when we know they’re unlikely to be true?

In this episode of Curio Cabinet, we explore the psychology behind conspiracy thinking: how it creates belonging, reduces uncertainty, and reveals more about coping styles than intelligence.

This is a playful, grounded look at why humans love stories that promise hidden order — and why we’ll probably never stop.

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