Conspiracy Theorizing Increases When Trust Diminishes - Instant Grace 22 with Jim Babka

Some wild and improbable conspiracy theories are floating around. Ironically, there are now libertarians, known for their mistrust of the State, who are now shaming others for their skepticism! But does the expansion of conspiracy theories tell us something more about our social environment? And should we automatically reject these "theories?" From the shadowy revelations of the Church Committee to modern controversies, in mere minutes, we dissect how mistrust in official narratives has historical roots. Most important of all, we examine how fostering trust can lead to increased social harmony and reduce the proliferation of conspiracy theories. Episodes referenced: Episode #41: Introduced the Spillover Gang, the tiny conspiracy to hide the truth about their friend's lab. https://youtu.be/T7ZRFtnwBOo Episode #74: Explored the origin of the term "conspiracy theory," the power of conspiracy fantasies, and Edward Snowden's taxonomy of conspiracy. https://youtu.be/QkFY3nfLmKk Episode #75: Discussed why conspiracy theories occur and five common mistakes conspiracy theorists make. https://youtu.be/R-xrbkDXl9A Episode #76: Addressed the myth that "big conspiracies can't stay secret" because "someone would've talked." https://youtu.be/uD3km6hZfEc Episode #105: Explained how the "official" conspiracy theory about John Kennedy's assassination empowered the Trump shooter. https://youtu.be/fLff-GTIk1I Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. Be grace-full to each other.