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> Why are statements-of-fact "conspiracy theory fodder"? Conspiracy theory fodder are facts that offer no evidence of a conspiracy, but that the conspiracy-pro
by tablespoon 5y ago
> Why are statements-of-fact "conspiracy theory fodder"?
Conspiracy theory fodder are facts that offer no evidence of a conspiracy, but that the conspiracy-prone can't help but use as springboards for baseless speculation about one.
- void_mint 5y agoAh but isn't that the interesting part. A person that dismisses an idea as a "conspiracy theory" is inclined to dismiss evidence too, no?