10+ Best Articles on Conspiracy Theories
The most useful articles on conspiracy theories from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Conspiracy Theories Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on conspiracy theories by Refind users in 2023 so far.
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How to talk to conspiracy theorists—and still be kind
Experts and r/ChangeMyView subreddit moderators offer 10 tips to debunk conspiracy theories convincingly—and kindly.
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How Damar Hamlin's collapse fueled anti-vaccine conspiracy theories
In the absence of information about why the Buffalo Bills player collapsed during a game, misleading claims about COVID vaccines quickly spread online.
She was a popular yoga guru. Then she embraced QAnon conspiracy theories
Themes like everything is connected, nothing happens without a purpose, and nothing is what it seems are central to both yoga philosophy and conspiratorial thinking.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on conspiracy theories—all under 10 minutes.
Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries?
The bizarre deaths of Soviet hikers at Dyatlov Pass have inspired countless conspiracy theories, but the answer may lie in an elegant computer model based on surprising sources.
National narcissism identified as a robust predictor of belief in COVID-19 conspiracy theories
New research published Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin provides evidence that national narcissism is strongly tied to the spread of COVID-19 conspiracy theories. National narcissism, a type…
How conspiracy theories bypass people’s rationality
Prior research has focused on the negative reasons people are drawn to conspiracies, but there’s another side to the story
«On average, participants who read the exciting text considered it more likely that the elections would be rigged than participants who read the boring text.»
QAnon Thinks Something Big Is Coming... Because of a ‘Simpsons’ Episode
According to QAnon, September 24 is going to get wild.
A Foiled Coup Attempt in Germany and the Danger of Conspiracy Theories
The alleged Reichsbürger coup uncovered on Dec. 7 is a symptom of a larger problem in German society, as years of agitation by conspiratorial and far-right actors have frayed parts of German society…
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on conspiracy theories.
Buying into conspiracy theories can be exciting
Overcoming conspiracy theories isn’t just about information. A scholar of religion explains that the emotions they inspire are part of their appeal.
The Value of Truth
At a time of anxiety about fake news and conspiracy theories, philosophy can contribute to our most urgent cultural and political questions about how we come to believe what we think we know.
«Democracies are especially vulnerable to epistemic threats because in needing the deliberative participation of their citizens, they must place a special value on truth.»
The enduring allure of conspiracies » Nieman Journalism Lab
Conspiracy theories seem to meet psychological needs and can be almost impossible to eradicate. One remedy: Keep them from taking root in the first place.
A Game Designer’s Analysis Of QAnon
Playing with reality
Have beliefs in conspiracy theories increased over time?
The public is convinced that beliefs in conspiracy theories are increasing, and many scholars, journalists, and policymakers agree. Given the associations between conspiracy theories and many non…
Publications
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Nieman Lab
We are the Nieman Journalism Lab, part of @niemanfdn at Harvard. We're trying to figure out the future of news.
Aeon+Psyche
Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture. Psyche is our sister magazine focused on the human condition. Visit http://aeon.co and http://psyche.co for more.
Lawfare
Straight-shooting information and analysis at the intersection of national security, law, and policy. @lawfare@mastodon.social
Boston Review
A political and literary forum, independent and nonprofit since 1975. NEWSLETTER: http://bit.ly/3QVdxGD MEMBERSHIP: http://bit.ly/2F1gdys
MIT Technology Review
Our in-depth reporting on innovation reveals and explains what’s really happening now to help you know what’s coming next. http://technologyreview.com/newsletters
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