Conspiracist cognition: chaos, convenience, and cause for concern

Journal for Cultural Research 25 (1):12-35 (2021)
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There has been much concern with the abundance of misinformation in public discourse. Although misinformation has always played a role in political debate, its character has shifted from support fo...

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10.1080/14797585.2021.1886423

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