• haui@lemmy.giftedmc.com
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    3 months ago

    The article literally says that a recent review shows that this is unlikely.

    Moreover, the occurrence of conspiracy theories is being countered by more openness and helping people feel less powerless.

    Examples of such powerlessness could be failure of the government to communicate important facts and decisions, repeated events of large companies overpowering the will of the people, etc.

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      3 months ago

      This makes sense to me. The conditions are right for successful conspiracies, whether they truly exist or not. History is rife with real, proven conspiracies — both failed and successful. That’s what happens when power is concentrated and unchecked.

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        3 months ago

        Exactly. And that is why we‘re here. At least I for my part. To get away from centralized

        • news coverage
        • social interaction
        • intellectual property