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I think we need some new definitions. Conspiracies exist and theories are solid methodology for processing information. A conspiracy theory by definition shou
by dariusj18 6y ago
I think we need some new definitions. Conspiracies exist and theories are solid methodology for processing information. A conspiracy theory by definition should not be ridiculed. I think we need another term to truly describe the kind of baseless hypothesizing that goes on in cable news, Reddit and 4-chan.
- happytoexplain 6y agoUnfortunately, the way language works means we would have a much better chance establishing a new word/phrase for the opposite case (the rational act of theorizing). "Conspiracy theory" is unlikely to be retaken to mean something so undramatic again.
- slowmovintarget 6y ago"Feckulation"?