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    Amongst Lies and Deception What causes belief in conspiracy theories? Is it low self-esteem, feelings of powerlessness, and outright paranoia? Or could there be real evidence and substance to validate the claims of conspiracy theorists? Perhaps just old, everyday distrust in the governing powers of the land? However, there is one central idea that could be the foundation for all the different views on the relevant events that inspire such widespread intrigue. This single, overarching idea

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    Denver International Airport Conspiracy Theory The Denver International Airport is located in Denver, Colorado, approximately 25 miles from downtown Denver. This airport is one of the largest airports in the country. The Denver International Airport is not only famous due to its land area, but also for its several conspiracy theories. The several conspiracy theories associated with this airport have provided countless stories to people who are interested in it. Beginning with the murals, the airport

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    and justice, the citizens should open their eyes and not be blinded by the pretentious feeling of safety that the officials are trying to portray. Conspiracy Theorists have made many different theories to prove events where reality has been distorted. While some are false, some can be educated theories and proven right. Although, few Government conspiracies have held legitimacy throughout history, some are founded on truth. Without us realizing the government’s superior motive, it is easy to find times

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    commonly known as conspiracy theories. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the official definition of conspiracy theory  is “a theory that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators.” These theories can range from minor events, to large scale terrorist attacks. A few well known theories include, Bill Clinton caused 9/11, the Earth is flat, and a reptilian race is planning to take over the Earth. Conspiracy theories can inflict

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    9/11 Conspiracy Essay

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    Railey Rodriguez April 23, 2018 Eng. 1 Period 3 Conspiracy Theories According to a recent poll conducted, 57 with students, faculty, and staff of Crane High School 26-percent believed in conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories are very interesting with them being true or fake. Many people may or may not know the real side of the story. Like, what had happened on September 11, 2001, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the flying saucer that had crashed in Roswell in 1947, NASA faking the moon

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    According to the Oxford Dictionary a conspiracy is: A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful and The action of plotting or conspiring Cambridge Dictionary seems to take similar approach; it says that a conspiracy is: the activity of secretly planning with other people to do something bad or illegal. Based on these two definitions we can draw up a theory that a conspiracy theories are stories or plots of sinister and illegal events or deeds committed by evil people (sort of

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    American Conspiracy Theory

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    The Effects Conspiracy Theories Have On American Culture Conspiracy Theories are defined as “a belief that some covert but influential organization is responsible for a circumstance or event.” An uprising problem in American culture is the spread of the perpetuation of misinformation through many online sources and social media platforms. A part of this issue is the publishing of fake news and conspiracy theories, mainly by authors and editors who are seeking compensation for their “information”

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    Due to the increasing belief and popularity in topic of conspiracy theories by the mass public, it is important to be aware of the reasoning for this occurrence. Many of the studies that revolve around conspiracy theories themselves suggest the possible reasoning for believing in one. Examples of some reasons being: a psychological disorder, the satisfaction of basic human requirements (sense of belonging and comfort), and perhaps even the mistrust towards the government by its people. Most controversies

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    than fiction, but if there’s any lesson here, it’s that too many people prefer fiction to the truth. Conspiracy theories have gripped the public imagination to such an extent that an armchair crank stands at the White House lawn. Preening himself at the mirror of his nation’s prejudices and delusions of grandeur, his policies of extreme nationalism, and protectionism, are founded upon conspiracy and misinformation. His self-professed “straight talking” starts with a “that’s good” or a “that’s

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    The phrase “conspiracy theory” is often expressed with a negative connotation and used as a label for the explanation of outlandish incidents that are hard for the everyday person to comprehend. Conspiracy theorists are often labeled as lunatics that spit out senseless claims with no real substance. “The mere mention of the word ‘conspiracy’ seems to set off an internal alarm bell that causes scholars to close their minds in order to avoid cognitive dissonance and possible unpleasantness, since the

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