How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false

Conspiracy theories abound. What should you believe − and how can you tell?

H. Colleen Sinclair, Associate Research Professor of Social Psychology, Louisiana State University • conversation
May 7, 2024 • ~9 min

Intelligence doesn’t make you immune to conspiracy theories – it’s more about thinking style

Being smart won’t protect you from falling down conspiracy rabbit holes.

Darel Cookson, Lecturer in Psychology, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Jan. 30, 2024 • ~7 min

An AI tool can distinguish between a conspiracy theory and a true conspiracy – it comes down to how easily the story falls apart

Computational methods could help identify conspiracy theories as they emerge.

Timothy R. Tangherlini, Professor of Danish Literature and Culture, University of California, Berkeley • conversation
Nov. 13, 2020 • ~10 min

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