the podcast inquiring minds examined the phenomenon of true events being discarded as false because they seemed preposterous and conspiratorial
The psychologist argued people disinclined to believe in conspiracy theories were just as likely to be hoodwinked as people who take a liking to them
Meaning most people will disregard the truth on the grounds that believing it will associate them with others who believe in it. It's not based on evidence or facts either way, but rather appearances
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