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The New Conspiracism: Nancy Rosenblum
Conspiracism
A functional conspiracy theory uses facts and rational arguments to prove that things are not as they seem. Conspiracism is a conspiracy without the theory. Conspiracism takes the form of a bold assertion without any evidence, even fake evidence, to back it up. It's an assault on common sense. Prominent examples are "climate change is a hoax!" and "the election is rigged!" Conspiracy claims spread quickly because they require no explanation and are impossible to counter. Moreover, they ring "true enough" by playing into an emotional narrative of fear or hatred. When the president…
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