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Conspiracy Theory and Psychology (You're all mad!)

PDX Dopesmoker

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Brother Nature said:
A thread about the psychology of conspiracies devolves into a conspiracy theory thread. Maybe I'm just high but that's pretty fucking funny.
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The blatantly false idea that "conspiracy theorist" is a synonym for insanity was popularized in the mainstream press as a way to explain away seeming inconsistencies in the news around the same time that people in the government were publishing their findings about the JFK assassination. The Department of Justice employs a small army of conspiracy theorists called prosecutors, they charge people with conspiracy and jail them for it every day, so conspiracies are clearly very real according to the government mouthpieces at the Department of Justice, so reflexively questioning the sanity of people who speculate about conspiracies is obviously irrational behavior.
A lot of the vagueness in the details about the JFK assassination is fallout from the botched autopsy performed by J Thorton Boswell, who was then in the navy, but later established himself privately as boss of a very profitable regional monopoly on pathology services in northern Virginia. The doctor who later took over Boswell's position as president of the pathology group is an absolute expert on everything having to do with the JFK assassination, Boswell & the autopsy and is happy to talk about it, his contact information is here:
http://www.hipaaspace.com/medical_b...provider_identifier/codes/npi_1053311357.aspx

Dr. Boswell's only public claim to fame was the JKF autopsy failure, but he was extremely successful in private practice. Thats the type of logical discontinuity which tends to make some people wonder whats going on, Boswell proved himself as a dumb doctor so he should've stayed dumb. A lot of human cognitive ability is the result of pattern recognition, so when something doesn't fit a normal pattern, people will tend to notice, thats the psychology angle. So Dr. too-dumb-to-do-an-autopsy should've also been too dumb to establish an impressive private business empire, but he wasn't. Anyone want to try and guess why? If you do then you're a "conspiracy theorist". If you want to dial the phone number in that link instead of guessing then you're a researcher, but its like 4am and nobody would pick up the phone if you called right now. Plenty of time to speculate while you wait, if you're one of those subterfuge speculationists.
 
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- Great Post PDX Dopesmoker - wins you the post of the day -

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PDX Dopesmoker said:
The blatantly false idea that "conspiracy theorist" is a synonym for insanity was popularized in the mainstream press as a way to explain away seeming inconsistencies in the news around the same time that people in the government were publishing their findings about the JFK assassination. The Department of Justice employs a small army of conspiracy theorists called prosecutors, they charge people with conspiracy and jail them for it every day, so conspiracies are clearly very real according to the government mouthpieces at the Department of Justice, so reflexively questioning the sanity of people who speculate about conspiracies is obviously irrational behavior.
A lot of the vagueness in the details about the JFK assassination is fallout from the botched autopsy performed by J Thorton Boswell, who was then in the navy, but later established himself privately as boss of a very profitable regional monopoly on pathology services in northern Virginia. The doctor who later took over Boswell's position as president of the pathology group is an absolute expert on everything having to do with the JFK assassination, Boswell & the autopsy and is happy to talk about it, his contact information is here:
https://www.hipaaspace.com/medical_...provider_identifier/codes/npi_1053311357.aspx

Dr. Boswell's only public claim to fame was the JKF autopsy failure, but he was extremely successful in private practice. Thats the type of logical discontinuity which tends to make some people wonder whats going on, Boswell proved himself as a dumb doctor so he should've stayed dumb. A lot of human cognitive ability is the result of pattern recognition, so when something doesn't fit a normal pattern, people will tend to notice, thats the psychology angle. So Dr. too-dumb-to-do-an-autopsy should've also been too dumb to establish an impressive private business empire, but he wasn't. Anyone want to try and guess why? If you do then you're a "conspiracy theorist". If you want to dial the phone number in that link instead of guessing then you're a researcher, but its like 4am and nobody would pick up the phone if you called right now. Plenty of time to speculate while you wait, if you're one of those subterfuge speculationists.
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It’s a descriptive term used for those who turn every molehill into a mountain. A departure from logic.
 
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CosmicGiggle said:
I often wonder about trump's relationship with Russia, whether he just falls into 'useful idiot' category or actively knew what the game was that he was involved in and his role in that game. :)
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One vote for useful idiot. Donald Trumps only game was Donald Trump and what served his needs. Cultivation begin at birth.
 
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The cast aside Mueller report was never discredited. Of course Putin denies any interference. I don’t believe their interference was effective. I do believe trump was wrong in using it. He should have never have used stolen emails in his campaign. He should have never embraced it.
 
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PDX Dopesmoker said:
The blatantly false idea that "conspiracy theorist" is a synonym for insanity was popularized in the mainstream press as a way to explain away seeming inconsistencies in the news around the same time that people in the government were publishing their findings about the JFK assassination. The Department of Justice employs a small army of conspiracy theorists called prosecutors, they charge people with conspiracy and jail them for it every day, so conspiracies are clearly very real according to the government mouthpieces at the Department of Justice, so reflexively questioning the sanity of people who speculate about conspiracies is obviously irrational behavior.
A lot of the vagueness in the details about the JFK assassination is fallout from the botched autopsy performed by J Thorton Boswell, who was then in the navy, but later established himself privately as boss of a very profitable regional monopoly on pathology services in northern Virginia. The doctor who later took over Boswell's position as president of the pathology group is an absolute expert on everything having to do with the JFK assassination, Boswell & the autopsy and is happy to talk about it, his contact information is here:
https://www.hipaaspace.com/medical_...provider_identifier/codes/npi_1053311357.aspx

Dr. Boswell's only public claim to fame was the JKF autopsy failure, but he was extremely successful in private practice. Thats the type of logical discontinuity which tends to make some people wonder whats going on, Boswell proved himself as a dumb doctor so he should've stayed dumb. A lot of human cognitive ability is the result of pattern recognition, so when something doesn't fit a normal pattern, people will tend to notice, thats the psychology angle. So Dr. too-dumb-to-do-an-autopsy should've also been too dumb to establish an impressive private business empire, but he wasn't. Anyone want to try and guess why? If you do then you're a "conspiracy theorist". If you want to dial the phone number in that link instead of guessing then you're a researcher, but its like 4am and nobody would pick up the phone if you called right now. Plenty of time to speculate while you wait, if you're one of those subterfuge speculationists.
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So are you suggesting all the psychologists that study belief in conspiracy theories are wrong? Maybe they are part of it. Or just the press that report it? Just can't win with you lot. Are you just referring to Kennedy shooting or conspiracy theory in general?
Conspiracy theories are often utterly preposterous and totally lacking in credible evidence, but they are almost impossible to disprove, at least in the minds of believers. No amount of counter-evidence can refute them, and in fact this evidence often reinforces them because it can be dismissed as part of the conspiracy.
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No one is suggesting a belief in conspiracy theories means that belivers are insane, just that there are psychological factors involved. The "You're all Mad" bit in the thread title was facetious. I am not talking of conspiracy that happens in everyday type crimes; rather the large scale conspiracy such as World domination by Jews, faked moon landing, Qanon, Illuminati, Lizard shape shifters e.t.c. However some conspiracies are real (Iran Contra). Most however are garbage with zero evidence, yet people still believe.

Some of these conspiracies rely on large groups of humans being secretive for years, decades, sometimes centuries. I find that to be highly implausable.
 
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Conspiracy theory is a compound word and means something different to conspiracy and theory separately. Critical theory would be another example.
 
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;) cob it up. spiral wrap it real tight. cobspiracy.
 
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PDX Dopesmoker

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h.h. said:
It’s a descriptive term used for those who turn every molehill into a mountain. A departure from logic.
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Sounds like if someone is making a big deal out of something that you think doesn't deserve the attention, then you become irrationally paranoid and leap to the conclusion that they're doing it because they're out to get you or something.
 
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Why do ‘conspiracy’ and ‘conspiracy theory’ have different definitions if they are the same thing, as you’re inferring?
 
PDX Dopesmoker

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like you've lept to the conclusion that there was some connection between the image and the link. The link is an article about some wacko vegetarian peta prosecutor's conspiracy theory that there is something wrong with training animals to perform services for humans. I only included the picture because its Chris Elliot, the guy is hilarious, every thread can be improved with the addition of a little Chris Elliot.
You only thought there was a connection between the pic and the link because you're bonkers with paranoia, there was no connection other than the one you made up in your crazy little head.

HAHAHAH everyone get a load of the looney bird before they lock him away in a rubber room.
 
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mr.brunch said:
Why is that poor guy wrapped in foil?
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- I think he's trying to make a Faraday Cage around his head - or he likes impersonating a turkey - as it goes into the oven -

- the Feds had me on a charge of 'conspiracy to supply marijuana (seeds)' once upon a time - eventually they dropped the charges - after several years and a failed extradition attempt - due to me being a Brit - and supplying seeds ain't illegal here -

- so to them 'a conspiracy' seems to be a real thing - and a conspiracy theory is a real thing to - often what the MSM doesn't report on (ignores or under-reported) - since it goes against the 'official narrative' -
 
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