How to Understand the Private Struggle of a Conspiracy Theorist
Only one thing can help a person like this.
A conspiracy theorist was once a person who lurked on the fringes of society. But now it appears they've broken into the mainstream.
One day, someone you know, maybe a dear friend, may come to you with an odd idea. They’ll start talking about the shape of the planet, or who’s really in control, or what’s being hidden from you.
They’ll seem alarmed. They’ll have bags under their eyes. And they’ll be speaking like they’ve discovered absolute truth. The question is, how do you respond?
You need to understand the reality they’ve put themselves in, and how painful it is to be in their position. If we’re going to understand each other, we need to start understanding the phenomenon of becoming paranoid.
The Psychology of a Conspiracy Theorist
“I’ve seen footage. I stay ‘noided.” — Death Grips
A conspiracy theory is a belief that powerful individuals are working together to achieve a malicious aim.
If you want to look at this phenomenon in an evolutionary way, being paranoid that an enemy tribe might be plotting to attack your tribe could…
