Why are people interested in conspiracy theories?

My hope is to frame this question, such that there is no bias one way or the other.

I want to know what moves controversial, unresolved conspiracy conversations forward?

That is, why do some people give thought to plausible theories-those having credible evidence-especially when they fail the logical fallacy test (such as the highly controversial 9-11 and global warming issues) and other people aggressively avoid those issues entirely?

here’s some appetizers to start with:

http://warp.povusers.org/grrr/conspiracytheories.html

http://uplink.space.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=phenomena&Number=534551&page=15&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=0&fpart=

When answering, please, no references to David Icke, Michael Tsarion or ‘Reptoids’ or anything with ‘Tesla’/UFO/Maya connections. Interesting though they may be, I’m interested in plausible theories and rational thinking, not grand assumptions or make-em-ups.

I dunno, I myself am always interested in Conspiracy Theories, my conclusion: we as a race are always trying to search for meaning. I’m only 14 so I guess I don’t know very much about the world as of yet, but I’m always looking for different solutions to problems, explain the unexplainable, right? Maybe that’s why, no matter how obvious the facts are we just keep asking questions, just like you did :-)


4 Responses to “Why are people interested in conspiracy theories?”

  • phil:

    Here’s the thing guys. It is very true that conspiracy theories provoke our imagination and at times can be very exciting. Thus, stimulating our perception of things, as we find ourselves as a child who just figured out something brand new. I have to admit, there are a lot of conspiracy theories that just don’t make sense, howevere, before we dismiss all theories, we have to remember to view everything from a scientific perspective. i.e. nothing is right or wrong until proven so.

    This brings me to my very important point. Some conspiracy ‘theories’ are really not theories at all. They are very factual. It’s the reasoning behind them that is important. Here are a few examples: The fact that the USA has a HAARP program in Alaska is a FACT. However, we do not know the reasoning behind why they have it. They ’say’ it’s because it can help protect from missles and intercept other war-related things. What we fail to realize is that this machine can control weather, and therefore if you can control weather, you can create ‘natural disaters’. Research it.

    Point 2, and perhaps my biggest concern. FACT: The WHO, United Nations, and EU are all in agreement for the CODEX ALIMENTARIUS, which has already been implimented in Canada and Europe. For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s basically a world food code. A code which contains standards for producing and treating foods. What they make you believe is that it’s a good thing because all the food in the world will have to meet certain standards. What they don’t tell you is that all fresh fruit and vegetables will not only be allowed to contain many more pesticides, but also will ALL be irradiated (treated with radiation which KILLS EVERYTHING, yet preserves shelf life). So, when you eat, you will eat all you want, but still starve nutritionally speaking.

    In conclusion, we ask ourselves WHY? Is this a giant conspiracy to limit population. To control us, etc.? What the HELL is the reasoning behind it all? And why are so many people blind to the facts! So, the problem is, when we hear these things, we automatically think “conspiracy theory’ – forget that nonsense. However, let’s look at everything from a neutral perspective and try to get the facts, then come up with your own conclusion. Whether you want to call it a conspiracy theory or not, that’s up to you. I like to call it reality. Let’s start using our minds and THINKING for a change! God bless.

  • shane:

    people lie…..its that SIMPLE
    References :

  • ~:Eva:~:

    I dunno, I myself am always interested in conspiracy theories, my conclusion: we as a race are always trying to search for meaning. I’m only 14 so I guess I don’t know very much about the world as of yet, but I’m always looking for different solutions to problems, explain the unexplainable, right? Maybe that’s why, no matter how obvious the facts are we just keep asking questions, just like you did :-)
    References :

  • quidproquo:

    people feel that if they believe that if they believe in a conspiracy theory and they feel it’s true, that it makes them ‘better’ or ‘more intelligent’ than others in a way (like they have more knowledge or are in a better position that others)
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