Conspiracy theory is a bit like a belief in God. You can present 'facts' until you're blue in the face, but it's very easy to just retort "that's what they want

Conspiracy theory is a bit like a belief in God. You can present 'facts' until you're blue in the face, but it's very easy to just retort "that's what they want you to believe." Our distrust in government and authority is now running so deep (and often with good reason) that many people prefer to believe those with a big following on Facebook or Twitter if that person presents an argument that aligns with their world view. Doesn't matter if the entire scientific or medical community disagrees, that's the view they'll take. And one piece of evidence towards that view will count a thousand times more than everything against.