Online communication as a window to conspiracist worldviews

摘要: In spite of the social stigma surrounding them, conspiracy theories are a common topic public debate on Internet. The content and tone these discussions provide useful insight into structure conspiracist belief systems psychological characteristics those who believe disbelieve in theories. this focused review, we relate patterns behaviour found online comments to broader research literature psychology Most notably, as conspiracism has its basis disbelieving mainstream or received narrative rather than believing specific alternative, most arguments tend fall along same lines. Finally, examine implications methodology for future discussion, particularly among hard-to-research populations.