my opinion is that a lot of the theories have just enough evidence to keep them going combined with random pieces of information that seem to fit a
little bit of the theory.
this then causes fear which leads to a minor form of paranoia
an example of this was last year, i was doing a bit of research on 2012. When information fit then i kept it but when it didn't i would forget about
it, this created a lot of little bits of information. i soon began to get worried, before i knew it i was #ting myself about the end of the world.
later on i read a few threads that had different theories about 2012, not involving the end of the world.
people can get so worked up of conspiracies that they don't listen to reason. which causes an easily cure able form of paranoia
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reply posted on 2-2-2009 @ 12:02 AM by GENERAL EYES
reply to post by silent thunder
Clinical paranoia, in my opinion - is when people get overtly obsessed with scenarios they havee only read about - rumor, speculation - and begin to lose sight of the beauty of the real world around them.
Most conspiracy "theories" are just that...an idea.
It's when people begin to take something speculative as literal fact that we begin to see a problem and divergence from reality. Especially in instances where the subject at hand is such that it begins to take over the entire mental landscape of said person.
I believe in free speech, but I also know the dangers of propaganda and the subtle mental manipulation of the weak minded.
Sadly - some reach a point in their obsession that they no longer listen to rational explanations, and become more and more fearful and vigilant until they eventually destroy themselves.
It's almost as if some become self made martyrs by choice - but those are usually only extreme cases.
The majority of people are curious about things, and sometimes on can learn a lot from the field of conspiracy theory - such as laws of logic, rational thinking, making connections, searching and research...so there is some value in this field.
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[edit on 2/2/09 by GENERAL EYES]
Clinical paranoia, in my opinion - is when people get overtly obsessed with scenarios they havee only read about - rumor, speculation - and begin to lose sight of the beauty of the real world around them.
Most conspiracy "theories" are just that...an idea.
It's when people begin to take something speculative as literal fact that we begin to see a problem and divergence from reality. Especially in instances where the subject at hand is such that it begins to take over the entire mental landscape of said person.
I believe in free speech, but I also know the dangers of propaganda and the subtle mental manipulation of the weak minded.
Sadly - some reach a point in their obsession that they no longer listen to rational explanations, and become more and more fearful and vigilant until they eventually destroy themselves.
It's almost as if some become self made martyrs by choice - but those are usually only extreme cases.
The majority of people are curious about things, and sometimes on can learn a lot from the field of conspiracy theory - such as laws of logic, rational thinking, making connections, searching and research...so there is some value in this field.
*edit - spelling
[edit on 2/2/09 by GENERAL EYES]
reply posted on 2-2-2009 @ 12:16 AM by TheSingularity
reply to post by silent thunder
Silent, I love your avatar by the way.
Well, I would say the difference would be physical vs. simply an overreaction or panic to discouraging knowledge of unfortunate truths.
If half of the things purported to be true on this site were indeed true, you would be insane not to be a little paranoid.
Silent, I love your avatar by the way.
Well, I would say the difference would be physical vs. simply an overreaction or panic to discouraging knowledge of unfortunate truths.
If half of the things purported to be true on this site were indeed true, you would be insane not to be a little paranoid.
reply posted on 2-2-2009 @ 12:28 AM by Ex_MislTech
reply to post by silent thunder
The only things on ATS I believe are the things I can find some
evidence for elsewhere.
Even then it is possible some of it fabricated.
It is well know there are hoaxers out there to be sure.
Even with these above approaches I'd consider myself a little
on the paranoid side because our governments have done some
odd things in the past that are fact.
All the kooky symbols on the US money doesn't help matters either.
The Bilderberg meeetings are real.
UFO's I tend to believe due to the NBC show Confirmation.
After Stalin, Mao, Hitler, Polpot, and the British opium wars I find
it easy to believe at one time some governments were run by
monsters masquerading as human beings.
I mean that metaphorically, in the sense that they were inhuman.
Once you get an inkling how often they have lied to us, you
start to wonder if they lie more than tell the truth.
So for those who deem me too paranoid, I offer history as the cause
to my malady.
The only things on ATS I believe are the things I can find some
evidence for elsewhere.
Even then it is possible some of it fabricated.
It is well know there are hoaxers out there to be sure.
Even with these above approaches I'd consider myself a little
on the paranoid side because our governments have done some
odd things in the past that are fact.
All the kooky symbols on the US money doesn't help matters either.
The Bilderberg meeetings are real.
UFO's I tend to believe due to the NBC show Confirmation.
After Stalin, Mao, Hitler, Polpot, and the British opium wars I find
it easy to believe at one time some governments were run by
monsters masquerading as human beings.
I mean that metaphorically, in the sense that they were inhuman.
Once you get an inkling how often they have lied to us, you
start to wonder if they lie more than tell the truth.
So for those who deem me too paranoid, I offer history as the cause
to my malady.
reply posted on 2-2-2009 @ 08:22 AM by Skyfloating
I once asked the same question...Paranoia or Awareness? and Im still curious on the
answers that will come up in this thread.
The question remains kind of unresolved, doesnt it.
The question remains kind of unresolved, doesnt it.
reply posted on 2-2-2009 @ 08:30 AM by Mysterysoul
I think we toss the word Paranoia around a little too easily when it comes to conspiracy theories etc.
In most cases if you have to ask yourself or think to yourself "I am paranoid?" or "Am I being Paranoid?"...chances are..your not paranoid.
Having a small amount of paranoia is healthy in my opinion, it's when it gets in the way of rational thinking that it can get harmful
Being able to read some of the stranger idea's conspiracy theorists and doomsayers put out there, and objectively reading both sides of the story and coming to a determination of truth weather for or against said conspiracy/doom does require a bit of paranoia/vigilance.
In my opinion, I think it opens up people to idea's they might not otherwise be knowledgeable or comfortable with. The extremists that take all information Verbatim and think there is a conspiracy or someone watching them around every corner and argue that it's true with irrational or biased evidence are in my opinion paranoid.
Some who question the validity or truth and or evidence in a situation may be placed into a more vigilant state of mind, maybe into a more of a HyperViglant state. Making you feel paranoid, but rather your more aware of a given situation.
en.wikipedia.org...
In most cases if you have to ask yourself or think to yourself "I am paranoid?" or "Am I being Paranoid?"...chances are..your not paranoid.
Having a small amount of paranoia is healthy in my opinion, it's when it gets in the way of rational thinking that it can get harmful
Being able to read some of the stranger idea's conspiracy theorists and doomsayers put out there, and objectively reading both sides of the story and coming to a determination of truth weather for or against said conspiracy/doom does require a bit of paranoia/vigilance.
In my opinion, I think it opens up people to idea's they might not otherwise be knowledgeable or comfortable with. The extremists that take all information Verbatim and think there is a conspiracy or someone watching them around every corner and argue that it's true with irrational or biased evidence are in my opinion paranoid.
Some who question the validity or truth and or evidence in a situation may be placed into a more vigilant state of mind, maybe into a more of a HyperViglant state. Making you feel paranoid, but rather your more aware of a given situation.
en.wikipedia.org...
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