The Science Behind Conspiracy Theories

Ever heard a rumor that you knew was untrue but was still captivating to listen to? Often times some of the most outlandish things we heard are pretty creative - including many conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories are their own fascinating phenomenon that we really don’t know enough about. How do they appear? Who’s coming up with them? Why are they so bizarre? Today we are talking with psychologist Hansika Kapoor, about the literal “science” behind the making of conspiracy theories. Hansika is a research author in the department of psychology at Monk Prayogshala.