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. 2018 Apr;19(4):e45935.
doi: 10.15252/embr.201845935. Epub 2018 Feb 28.

The genesis of a conspiracy theory: Why do people believe in scientific conspiracy theories and how do they spread?

Katrin Weigmann  1
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The genesis of a conspiracy theory: Why do people believe in scientific conspiracy theories and how do they spread?

Katrin Weigmann. EMBO Rep. 2018 Apr.

Abstract

Conspiracy theories about science can do real damage if they affect matters of health and disease. Understanding the psychology of a conspiracy theorist along with openness about how scientists come to conclusions could help to combat harmful theories.

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