Cornell University: Conspiracy theorists unaware their beliefs are on the fringe
June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025
ITHACA, New York, June 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Conspiracy theorists unaware their beliefs are on the fringe
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Overconfidence is a hallmark trait of people who believe in conspiracies, and they also significantly overestimate how much others agree with them, Cornell psychology researchers have found. The study indicates that belief in conspiracies may be less about a person's needs and motivations and more . . .
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Conspiracy theorists unaware their beliefs are on the fringe
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Overconfidence is a hallmark trait of people who believe in conspiracies, and they also significantly overestimate how much others agree with them, Cornell psychology researchers have found. The study indicates that belief in conspiracies may be less about a person's needs and motivations and more . . .