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2021-09-07 at 9:22 PM UTCPersonality traits of conspiracy theorists
Conspiracy theory experts have found that certain cognitive styles and personality traits might be common among people who believe in them.
According to a 2020 study, people who believe in conspiracy theories tend to show personality traits and characteristics such as:
paranoid or suspicious thinking
desire to be part of a like-minded group
eccentricity
low trust in others
stronger need to feel special
belief in the world as a dangerous place
the need to see meaningful patterns where none exist
Is everyone vulnerable to conspiratorial thinking? Not necessarily. Some people are smart enough to recognize nonsense when they see it. Others will believe whatever they’re told.
https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2016/12/05/503581220/fake-or-real-how-to-self-check-the-news-and-get-the-facts -
2021-09-08 at 2:07 AM UTC
Originally posted by Concerned_Citizen Personality traits of conspiracy theorists
Conspiracy theory experts have found that certain cognitive styles and personality traits might be common among people who believe in them.
According to a 2020 study, people who believe in conspiracy theories tend to show personality traits and characteristics such as:
paranoid or suspicious thinking
desire to be part of a like-minded group
eccentricity
low trust in others
stronger need to feel special
belief in the world as a dangerous place
the need to see meaningful patterns where none exist
Is everyone vulnerable to conspiratorial thinking? Not necessarily. Some people are smart enough to recognize nonsense when they see it. Others will believe whatever they’re told.
https://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2016/12/05/503581220/fake-or-real-how-to-self-check-the-news-and-get-the-facts
↑ exhibit g exhibits a user who will believe anything s/he saw on the net.
