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Populism and Conspiracies in Western Politics

Populism and conspiracies are related, surprised?

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Chadwick Hagan
Feb 03, 2024
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“New research provides evidence that a generalized disposition of distrust towards others and society is a central factor contributing to both populist attitudes and conspiratorial mindsets.”

The above quotation is from a 2023 article in Psychology Today. It turns out that populism and conspiracies often go hand in hand. Those more susceptible to conspir…

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