Conspiracy Rising
Conspiracy Rising takes a hard, penetrating look at the psycho-social and philosophical roots of conspiracy theories, examining who tends to believe in them and why.
Conspiracy Rising takes a hard, penetrating look at the psycho-social and philosophical roots of conspiracy theories, examining who tends to believe in them and why.
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From Crime Stories to Our Place in the Universe: Mysteries Exist for Us to Solve
Whether it’s a whodunnit story, a bank heist, or an unsolved problem of science, we love a good mystery. But why are mysteries so endlessly fascinating? Because they tease our…
The Secretive History of the Freemasons: Brotherly Love and Conspiracy Theories
Born out of stonemasons’ leagues in the Middle Ages, Freemasons today are the subjects of Illuminati conspiracy theories and Hollywood films. But who are the secretive Masons,…
Made in a Hollywood Basement? Cultural and Psychological Roots of Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories
The Apollo moon landings were massive achievements for technology and science. Unfortunately, they’re also shrouded in conspiracy theories. Why do people believe the Moon landing…
Serial Killers In America: Quotes From The Darkest Criminal Minds
Serial killers have always been a subject of both curiosity and fear. Though motives of serial killers are as various as their grisly crimes, we can begin to understand the inner…
Very Superstitious: 5 Popular Superstitions in Today’s America
Superstitions have been common throughout history all around the world. But how much do they influence our everyday life? Let’s take a look at five of the most popular…
Magic and Hysteria: The History of Witch Hunts Through the Ages
You might be familiar with the Salem Witch Trials or the witch hunts that overtook Europe in the Middle Ages, but witch hunts have ancient roots. They also share many root causes,…
The Darker Side of Shopping: What Is the Black Market (and What Strange Things Are for Sale)?
The Black Market is known as the go-to spot for all things illegal and dark. In some cases, though, downright unusual goods end up joining the stock. See what else is lurking in…
Raising a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: Ted Bundy and the Making of a Serial Killer
Ted Bundy is one of history’s most notorious serial killers, and fascination surrounds him. But what made him become a killer? We’ll take a look at the details of his childhood…
Mental Health Behind Bars: Treatment and Rehabilitation in the Criminal Justice System
Millions of criminals with mental health issues are incarcerated each year, but unfortunately, the prison infrastructure is unequipped to handle their needs. Without proper…
Status Update: How Zuckerberg’s Algorithm Determines What You See on Facebook
With 2.8 billion users, Facebook is a fact of life. Have you ever wondered exactly how it determines what information appears on your News Feed? The answer lies with algorithms ……