What I tried to say is that there's a difference between being stupid and being able to grasp the implications of a complex situation. People tend to be dismiss

What I tried to say is that there's a difference between being stupid and being able to grasp the implications of a complex situation. People tend to be dismissive of the things they can't understand. When combined with uncertainty (who can we trust anymore) and paranoia (they are plotting against me), people are finding solace in conspiracy theories.