A new study from Flinders University reveals that believing in conspiracy theories isn't about a lack of intelligence, but rather a psychological coping mechanism for a chaotic world.

Neophytos Georgiou from Flinders University joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how our brains use these unprovable ideas to make sense of overwhelming daily information.

A new study from Flinders University reveals that believing in conspiracy theories isn't about a lack of intelligence, but rather a psychological coping mechanism for a chaotic world.
Neophytos Georgiou from Flinders University joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how our brains use these unprovable ideas to make sense of overwhelming daily information.

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Why do we believe? Unpacking the psychology of the tinfoil hat

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