Conspiracy theory
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conspiracy-theory-177-15568654
title:
Conspiracy theory
text:
A conspiracy theory is an explanation for an event or situation that asserts the existence of a conspiracy by powerful and sinister groups, often political in motivation, when other explanations are more probable. The term generally has a negative connotation, implying that the appeal of a conspiracy theory is based in prejudice, emotional conviction, or insufficient evidence. A conspiracy theory is distinct from a conspiracy; it refers to a hypothesized conspiracy with specific characteristics,
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Attributing events to less-probable plots
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracy_theory
date created:
2001-11-12T19:13:18Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T12:57:33Z
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