The content that they are exposed to on a daily basis is telling them that they are under attack and constantly uses war metaphors. The end result is that they

The content that they are exposed to on a daily basis is telling them that they are under attack and constantly uses war metaphors. The end result is that they are hyper-sensitive to conflict and see everything in terms of winning and losing. Conspiracies give them a comforting sense of belonging and being privy to a secret truth, providing them simple explanations for a chaotic and confusing world.