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the truth isn't out thereAn article on some possible psychological reasons why people tend to believe in conspiracy theories. Main conclusion: the bigger the event, the bigger the reason must be. We humans tend not to accept that some things just are, that is, happen randomly (and let's not get into the discussion of whether randomness is a law of nature or not), and so we look for the "logic" behind it. Categories: personalPosted by diego on March 23 2003 at 4:22 PM Comments (please see the comments & trackback policy).
You posted this about ME, didn't you! You knew I'd read it, you knew I'd make the connection. I bet you have my I.P.! Posted by: Tonya at April 5, 2003 3:00 PM:-) Reminds me of that joke: Hello, welcome to the mental health hotline. If you are obsessive compulsive, press 1 repeatedly. If you are Co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2 for you. If you have Multiple Personalities, press 3, 4, 5, and 6. If you are Paranoid, we know who you are and what you want. Stay on the line so we can trace your call. Posted by: Diego at April 5, 2003 8:14 PMDiego, You forgot the most important mental health option "If you're a schizophrenic, press whatever button the little voice in your head tells you" Posted by: Martin Smith at July 19, 2003 2:20 AMCopyright © Diego Doval 2002-2007.
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