Conspiracy theories and patterns

Humans are natural pattern seekers. Sometimes people might find patterns where there may not be any. This helps us avoid danger.Many of the conspiracy theories I have seen involve some sort of pattern. The "Bible Codes" are a good example of this. So should we listen to these "patterns"?

reply to post by Conspiracy Toaster



Yea we should listen to these patterns......If there is corroborating claims,evidence,or observations.

simply
there are patterns everywhere, because everything in one way or another is connected
however if you distinguish patterns where you should not tread, patterns that could expose things which either are not meant to be exposed or bring about painful truths then you get labeled conspiracy theorist, zealot, mad etc etc
i think its exciting and important to look for them
and then trusting they are everywhere

This is an article explaining how humans find patterns in meaningless noise.

It's not just patterns. There are overt and obvious cover ups and thwarting of investigations.

If the government had nothing to hide about the JFK Assassination, then why did J Edgar Hoover use his power to thwart the investigation?

And why did the White House refuse and try to stop a 9/11 investigation?

Those are facts, not just patterns.