Which Came First? The Testimony or the Testifier?
In my previous post, we discussed how people who favor intuition over analytic reasoning are more likely to engage in conspiracy thinking, and how Mormon culture... Read more.
The Burning of the Bosom vs. the Firing of the Neurons
In my previous post, we discussed how people with a strong desire to avoid ambiguity often engage in conspiracy thinking so that they can achieve “cognitive closure.”... Read more.
The Mormon Rush to Cognitive Closure
As I showed in my previous post, one factor that strongly correlates with conspiracy thinking is a stronger-than-average desire to avoid ambiguity. And for Mormons,... Read more.
Why Are Mormons So Good at Conspiracy Theories?
I am a nut for conspiracy theories. They are entertaining, often disturbing, but always fascinating. What makes conspiracy theories so captivating? Why do some communities... Read more.