Conspiracy Theories
Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:15 pm
Although the following link has nothing to do with RL I thought it made a good few points that could apply to many posts in this particular forum (rumour mill)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6368341.stm
I particularly liked this bit:
We find it reassuring to create an explanation that vindicates our world view. It reinforces our beliefs, suspicions and, yes, even our prejudices.
Dave
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6368341.stm
I particularly liked this bit:
We find it reassuring to create an explanation that vindicates our world view. It reinforces our beliefs, suspicions and, yes, even our prejudices.
Dave