Why Conspiracy Theories Are So Addictive | Michael Shermer
Michael Shurmer distinguishes between real conspiracies (secret plots by small groups) and conspiracy theories (unverified claims), arguing that modern social media and AI accelerate the spread of false narratives.summaryHe identifies psychological drivers like low trust environments, proportionality bias, and the human desire for simplicity as key factors in susceptibility to conspiracy beliefs.summaryDistinction between Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories: Conspiracies are real events where two or more people plot secretly for an unfair advantage (e.g., Watergate, MK Ultra). Conspiracy theories are unverified claimstakeaway














