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The Central Intelligence Agency released the following memo in April 1967 categorized as “PSYCH” which essentially weaponized the use of the label “conspiracy theorist” and laid out a number of dirty tactics using “elite friendly contacts” including politicians and media figures to discredit and shut down any claims and ultimately demonize anyone who attempted to challenge the government’s official version of events.
truthstreammedia.com...
Separate research has shown that social exclusion creates a feeling of meaninglessness and that the search for meaning leads people to perceive patterns in randomness.
The more excluded people felt, the greater their desire for meaning and the more likely they were to harbor suspicions.The more excluded people felt, the greater their desire for meaning and the more likely they were to harbor suspicions.
In a second experiment, college students were made to feel excluded or included by their peers, then read two scenarios suggestive of conspiracies (price-fixing, office sabotage) and one about a made-up good-luck ritual (stomping one's feet before a meeting). Those who were excluded reported greater connection between behaviors and outcomes in the stories compared with those who were included.
“People think of conspiracy theorists as these weirdos,” says psychologist Alin Coman of Princeton University, the paper's senior author, but even college students at a prestigious university can harbor these views. Coman adds, “Anybody could become entrenched in that kind of thinking if the right circumstances arise.”
originally posted by: Mikehawk
a reply to: Astyanax
Are you CIA?
You do know that the term "Conspiracy Theorist" was coined by the CIA, right?
This 1967 CIA Memo Is Still Used to Discredit Conspiracy Theorists Today
The Central Intelligence Agency released the following memo in April 1967 categorized as “PSYCH” which essentially weaponized the use of the label “conspiracy theorist” and laid out a number of dirty tactics using “elite friendly contacts” including politicians and media figures to discredit and shut down any claims and ultimately demonize anyone who attempted to challenge the government’s official version of events.
truthstreammedia.com...
At least get your terms right before you start slinging ad-hominem attacks. You have been suckered and falling prey to their psy-ops which are meant to influence the gullible.
I'm a conspiracy factist.
Plus I'm at work and going out on a dinner date with the Mrs. after.
What are your plans tonight?
originally posted by: Wide-Eyes
a reply to: schuyler
I would be inclined to agree with you if I was lonely but I'm not. My partner and I are quite focused on CT and we are far from lonely. We just see through the bullsh!t.
It's really not any more complicated than that.
Bullsh!t article designed as a last ditch effort to discredit conspiracy theorists.
The skeptics days are numbered.
originally posted by: Astyanax
Well, I've been here twelve years now, being entertained by the hijinks on Above Top Secret.
And if I've learned one thing in all that time, it's that you folk don't get out much. Lonely, love-starved, out of touch with reality and 'striking with your spirit's knife/invulnerable nothings'. So it came as no surprise to hear that Conspiracy Theorists May Really Just Be Lonely.
The question is what can be done about it. Suggestions?
originally posted by: mysterioustranger
originally posted by: Astyanax
Well, I've been here twelve years now, being entertained by the hijinks on Above Top Secret.
And if I've learned one thing in all that time, it's that you folk don't get out much. Lonely, love-starved, out of touch with reality and 'striking with your spirit's knife/invulnerable nothings'. So it came as no surprise to hear that Conspiracy Theorists May Really Just Be Lonely.
The question is what can be done about it. Suggestions?
Yeah, Ive got a couple. Get involved.*
*This is from an additional reply I made elsewhere here today, but equally pertinent to this thread. Folks should get out and contribute instead of delving into everything as though a conspiracy...Thanks....
"You know you can volunteer yourself? We could use citizen help. Contact your local city, county, township, state's Fire Department, Emergency Management Departments, Red Cross etc.
Mysterioustranger, 1st Responder,
ADLS/Advanced Disaster Life Support
Emergency Medical Tech, Emergency Response Team
FEMA/Department of Homeland Security
Region 2 South, Wayne County, MI"
Sounds like some more mainstream media speak. Trying to figure out what's "wrong" with conspiracy "theorists."