All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 May Why COVID-19 is a breeding ground for conspiracy theories Why COVID-19 is a breeding ground for conspiracy theories 13/05/2020 | 2 MINS Scientists from LIT, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge and George Mason University have shed light on how to spot conspiracy theories arising from COVID-19. Associate Professor Ullrich Ecker from our School of Psychological Science said the pandemic was a fertile breeding ground for conspiracy theories. ΓÇ£When people suffer a loss of control or feel threatened, they become more vulnerable to believing conspiracy theories,ΓÇ¥ Professor Ecker said. ΓÇ£WhatΓÇÖs more, people have become more willing to express and endorse even highly inaccurate and illogical theories, especially in the US. ΓÇ£This is due in part to social media amplifying fringe views, but also because social norms are making it more acceptable, especially when global leaders get away with open lies and are seen to be supporting fringe views.ΓÇ¥ Dr Ecker said there were several tell-tale traits of conspiratorial thinking, outlined i
All LIT Search News Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts Topics Latest news Media statements Media contacts LIT Impact Latest news 2020 May Why COVID-19 is a breeding ground for conspiracy theories Why COVID-19 is a breeding ground for conspiracy theories 13/05/2020 | 2 MINS Scientists from LIT, University of Bristol, University of Cambridge and George Mason University have shed light on how to spot conspiracy theories arising from COVID-19.
Associate Professor Ullrich Ecker from our School of Psychological Science said the pandemic was a fertile breeding ground for conspiracy theories.
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ΓÇ£When people suffer a loss of control or feel threatened, they become more vulnerable to believing conspiracy theories,ΓÇ¥ Professor Ecker said.
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ΓÇ£WhatΓÇÖs more, people have become more willing to express and endorse even highly inaccurate and illogical theories, especially in the US.
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ΓÇ£This is due in part to social media amplifying fringe views, but also because social norms are making it more acceptable, especially when global leaders get away with open lies and are seen to be supporting fringe views.ΓÇ¥ Dr Ecker said there were several tell-tale traits of conspiratorial thinking, outlined i
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