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I actually think that the notion that reality is represented by what's on a TV or computer screen is fueling the acceptance of bogus conspiracy theories. Look at almost any CT discussion on line and what is usually being offered as evidence are links to youtube videos.
A conspiracy theory explains an event as being the result of an alleged plot by a covert group or organization or, more broadly, the idea that important political, social or economic events are the products of secret plots that are largely unknown to the general public.
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Originally posted by r2d246
I'm kinda surprised by how offended some people get if you bring up the notion of anything going on beyond the main stream media story, or the general understanding people have about different things.
Like if I mention anything to my friend he automatically either makes fun of the idea of it or you can see these walls go up, or they look and act so defensive. This seems to happen with a lot of people. So typically I never mention any concepts or knowledge to them. As they just get so defensive and offended.
My other friend does this as well. You bring up anything. Like 9/11, religion, or anything other than main stream media crap and he's automatically making jokes and acting all defensive. Like they wouldn't get this defensive if I lipped them off and also insulted there mother. But you bring some CT idea up and they're all up in arms!!!
I don't get it. Like they don't want to know at all about any other possibilities or opinions or things if it falls outside what is taught in school or told on the news.
Do you find that?
Maybe it's because you call all your stuff "cocepts or knowledge" and all their stuff "main stream media crap."
Originally posted by r2d246
I'm kinda surprised by how offended some people get if you bring up the notion of anything going on beyond the main stream media story, or the general understanding people have about different things.
Like if I mention anything to my friend he automatically either makes fun of the idea of it or you can see these walls go up, or they look and act so defensive. This seems to happen with a lot of people. So typically I never mention any concepts or knowledge to them. As they just get so defensive and offended.
My other friend does this as well. You bring up anything. Like 9/11, religion, or anything other than main stream media crap and he's automatically making jokes and acting all defensive. Like they wouldn't get this defensive if I lipped them off and also insulted there mother. But you bring some CT idea up and they're all up in arms!!!
I don't get it. Like they don't want to know at all about any other possibilities or opinions or things if it falls outside what is taught in school or told on the news.
Do you find that?
Originally posted by HamrHeed
I find the conspiracies about 911 (missile hitting pentagon,holograms) and the crop circle conspiracies to be the most annoying because it's borderline insanity.
Some people need to listen more and talk less.
I suppose they're just trolling though.
ed/ There ARE definately some conspiracies however it's common these days for people to poison the well with nonsense to make them look bad.
What conspiracy do you find most intriguing OP?
Actually no, it has nothing do to with questioning conspiracy theories, it has everything to do with the fact most people wont even be willing to contemplate conspiracy theories. If I could easily discuss conspiracy theories with people, and they had the ability to question my argument, and we could have a proper debate about it, that would be super great... but the problem is having a debate about such topics is virtually impossible with most people, they simply don't want to hear it because it puts their beliefs into question and "normal people" don't talk about such "weird things".... their desire to be a normal average person who never steps outside of the mainstream causes them to exhibit irrational deflectionary and dismissive responses when confronted with anything outside of the mainstream.
There are a lot of judgmental generalizations being made here about those who might question conspiratorial beliefs.
Originally posted by r2d246
I don't get it. Like they don't want to know at all about any other possibilities or opinions or things
Originally posted by InsertRelevantMeme
Why do some conspiracy theorists get offended when i think there talking out there arse, fact is 98% of these theories are complete #. People get offended when i fart, Why do you care?edit on 7-7-2012 by InsertRelevantMeme because: (no reason given)