Eureka: Why Rational People Buy Into Conspiracy Theories

Psychologists are beginning to unravel the mystery behind this brand of American political paranoia. [Source]

Publication Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2013 at 12:00:01

Origin: nytimes.com

Category: Psychology and Psychologists

Topics: , paranoia, political, American, brand, behind, mystery, unravel, beginning, Psychologists, Theories, Conspiracy, People, Rational, Eureka

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/why-rational-people-buy-into-conspiracy-theories.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

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