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Doubt and analysis - a sign of a open mind

Posted by Harlan on 2024-July-26 22:50:55, Friday
In reply to Why We Believe ­Conspiracy Theories (book)[link] posted by Manstuprator on 2024-July-23 12:25:16, Tuesday

Doubting and analyzing events is better than just taking someone’s word for it. There are not always enough facts to confirm an alternative version, but anyone with an analytical mind should keep in mind that there are alternatives and not write them off simply because someone called them a conspiracy. Even the FBI considered the possibility of Hitler's escape to Argentina. Or the absurd accusation of Tom O'Caroll of a "conspiracy to corrupt public morals", in which it is obvious to an enlightened and adequate person that there was no conspiracy and there could not be.

Recently, the media and politicians have been using the words “conspiracy theory” to discredit and ridicule any suspicions. At the same time, some politicians easily use absurd theories promoted by Q Anon. Some theories have some truth in their depth, but intentionally or not, they are overlaid with such a layer of absurdity that this that no one will take that little truth seriously anymore.

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