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Conspiracy theories: origins and mechanisms

Why do some unbelievable stories often seem more convincing than facts? Conspiracy theories attract attention because they provide simple explanations for complex events, tapping into our emotions and cognitive biases.
Understanding their roots and mechanisms helps us recognize the warning signs. Through our training modules, discover how these narratives emerge, why they spread so rapidly, and how to build a critical mindset when engaging with this type of content.

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