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> A conspiracy theory is, by definition, a secret. conspiracy just means (Latin etymology) breathing together, i.e., being coherent...there's nothing about sec
by jjtheblunt 4y ago
> A conspiracy theory is, by definition, a secret.
conspiracy just means (Latin etymology) breathing together, i.e., being coherent...there's nothing about secret in the general case.
- EdwardDiego 4y agoIndeed! Breathing together in the literal, but breath also carries connotations, as often expressed in the Greek pneuma - the Bible, according to Paul, was "theospneustos", God breathed, the soul is the "pneuma", so conspiring implies an intermingling.
- coldtea 4y agoConspiracy in general, yes. "Conspiracy theory" is another thing, more specific than conspiracy.
- thenewthotness 4y agoI think the implication is a bit more literal. When you conspire with someone you communicate secretly with them in order to plot and coordinate your actions. You do this by being in very close proximity to them and whispering, so close that you are sharing breath i.e. breathing together.
- jjtheblunt 4y agoinvestors conspire in public to take over voting power, for instance, and do so in public to attract others