Traits of Conspiratorial Thinking

The seven traits of conspiratorial thinking are explained in detail in The Conspiracy Theory Handbook available for download here. They can be memorized via the mnenomic CONSPIR:

• Contradictory
• Overriding suspicion
• Nefarious intent
• Something must be wrong
• Persecuted Victim
• Immune to Evidence
• Re-interpreting Randomness

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