Conspiracy Society

Hello ATS!

I'm happy to be a new member in your forum. I am a researcher whose main field of study is sociology. Sociology is the scientific study of social processes and institutions. I do believe that conspiracy theorizing is a very interesting social trend and I believe that it is worth studying. I do not make the same claims that most conspiracy theorists tend to make although I definitely do not dismiss them in any way.

Sociologists have noticed that conspiracist thinking tends to develop in places where there are high amounts of instability (Parish 2001: 6) and even more quickly when those same people have access to the internet (Dean 2000: 63). Although they obviously don't make any judgements as to if there is a conspiracy acting against those anxious people or not. Reason being that they do not have access to substantial evidence to make that claim (although there is one sociologist who does claim there is a government conspiracy in the U.S - his name is David MacGregor)

I think that ATS is an exceptional website to gather information about different strands of conspiracist thinking due to its code of conduct.

Questions, Comments? I'd be glad to receive them

reply to post by consoc


Welcome to ATS. I'm sure there is enough here to keep you busy.

Hello, can' t wait to hear what you got to put on the table.

Glad to hear it! I will be disseminating any theories and generalizations which I come up with for your scrutiny, once I fill my 20 post quota of course

Welcome To The Community

Here are some handy links to get you oriented into now becoming a valued member of ATS.

What are P F K W S
Visit here next - ATS Freshmans Forum
Index of Important ATS Related Threads
Starting a New Thread ?... Look Here First
How to Upload Your Pics & Avatars (also) Need a custom Avatar?
Your Terms and Conditions Of Use (also) Reaffirming ATS Policies

Try Ask ATS to find numerous threads to add your thoughts to now. Once a minimum of 20 posts are made, you'll be able to create your own threads & send out messages to fellow ATS members.

*** Keep your arms within the ride's comfort zone, have fun & help us "Deny Ignorance" ***

ATS is at times like a rollercoaster ride! As a new member be aware if one acts in an uncivil-like manner, discusses personal illicit drug usage, uses profanity, is a troll, intentionally spreads a hoax, spam's, advertises and/or get's verbally abusive, they will be warned or removed off the ride by a Moderator. If you see posted any of the above mentioned, please let staff know by using the "Alert" function. This will help keep the community, both young and old to further enjoy the ride with you.