Towards a definition of 'conspiracy theory'
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| Title |
Towards a definition of 'conspiracy theory' |
| Publication Type |
Journal Article |
| Pub Year |
2013 |
| Authors |
Brotherton, Robert, T. O. |
| Journal |
Special issue: The psychology of conspiracy theories |
| Issue |
88 |
| Date Published |
09/2013 |
| Notes |
conspiracy theory
- Conspiracy theories are unverified claims.
- Conspiracy theories are less plausible alternatives to the mainstream explanation.
- Conspiracy theories are sensationalistic.
- Conspiracy theories assume that everything is intended.
- Conspiracy theories assume unusually malign intent.
- Conspiracy theories have low standards of evidence.
- Conspiracy theories are epistemically self-insulating.
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| URL |
http://www.psypag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Issue-88.pdf |
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