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Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories

New research from Kings College London shows that the United Kingdom has a lot more conspiracy theorists than we thought. It showed that a third of the population believe the cost-of-living crisis is a way to control the population, and a quarter believe Covid-19 is a hoax. How do these conspiracy theories spread, and why are people believing them? Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiarity in Trinity College Dublin joined Sean to discuss..

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13.35 14 Jun 2023


Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories


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13.35 14 Jun 2023


New research from Kings College London shows that the United Kingdom has a lot more conspiracy theorists than we thought.

It showed that a third of the population believe the cost-of-living crisis is a way to control the population, and a quarter believe Covid-19 is a hoax. How do these conspiracy theories spread, and why are people believing them?

Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiarity in Trinity College Dublin joined Sean to discuss..


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