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Note that 'conspiracy theories' - have 2 sides. THe success of pseudoscience, cults, and conspiracy theories - and conspiracy theories in particular - lies in that there is a kernel of truth, or some insight, to be gained from the contrarian viewpoint. Ie, a conspiracy theory is typically not 100% BS, but some part between 1% and 100%. There is always some truth or appearance of truth - or the conspiracy theory would gather little support. For example with Qanon - pedophilia is real in that 10% of Americans are child-molested according to [1]
Immunizing oneself against negative effects of conspiracy theories and pseudoscience happens by one's understanding of Logical Fallacies, General Semantics, Mental Models, First Principles Thinking, Literacy, Numeracy, Science, and Political Ponerology. The latter is to MJ the most important for immunity, by understanding the existence of psychopaths and extent of psychopathic influence on personal situations, institutions and organizations.

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