Authoritarian minds may be primed for conspiracy beliefs, study suggests

Authoritarian minds may be primed for conspiracy beliefs, study suggests

Contrary to popular belief, conspiracy theories may not drive democratic decline—rather, those who reject democracy seem more prone to conspiratorial thinking.

Authoritarians love conspiracy theories

A study published in Political Psychology—now there's a name for a journal—found that authoritarian people are "primed" for conspiracy beliefs. Bearing in mind that not all conspiracy theories are false, a "rich literature" of research connects such beliefs to stable personality traits and psychological needs. — Read the rest The post Authoritarians love conspiracy theories appeared first on Boing Boing.

The "recognition", "belief", and "action" regarding conspiracy theories: An empirical study using large-scale samples from the United States and Japan

Conspiracy theories present significant societal challenges, shaping political behavior, undermining public trust, and destabilizing social cohesion. Addressing their impact requires recognizing that engagement with conspiracy theories is not a singular act but a multi-stage process characterized...