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A conspiracy theory is a belief that explains events as the result of a secret plot by powerful individuals or organizations. The term is used pejoratively [1], suggesting that such explanations are unfounded or paranoid. Conspiracy theories typically challenge official narratives and often involve claims of hidden coordination among elites to achieve specific goals. The label "conspiracy theory" itself functions as a dismissive classification, implying the explanation lacks credible evidence or rational basis.
conspiracy theory
Summary
conspiracy theory is a pejorative[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of pejorative entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,456 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- conspiracy theory's instance of is recorded as pejorative[3].
- conspiracy theory is a type of pseudo-scholarship[4].
- conspiracy theory is a type of theory[5].
- conspiracy theory is a type of misinformation[6].
- conspiracy theory is a type of disinformation[7].
- conspiracy theory is a type of proposition[8].
- conspiracy theory is a type of narrative[9].
- conspiracy theory is a type of explanation[10].
- conspiracy theory's Commons category is recorded as Conspiracy theories[11].
- conspiracy theory comprises false flag[12].
- conspiracy theory comprises denialism[13].
- conspiracy theory's has cause is recorded as paranoia[14].
- conspiracy theory's has cause is recorded as schizotypy[15].
- conspiracy theory's has cause is recorded as narcissism[16].
- conspiracy theory's has cause is recorded as illusory pattern perception[17].
- conspiracy theory's has cause is recorded as anxiety[18].
- conspiracy theory's has cause is recorded as agent detection[19].
- conspiracy theory's has cause is recorded as authoritarian personality[20].
- conspiracy theory's has cause is recorded as fear mongering[21].
- conspiracy theory's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Conspiracy theories[22].
- conspiracy theory's described at URL is recorded as https://wikispooks.com/wiki/Conspiracy_theory[23].
- conspiracy theory's described by source is recorded as Red Blue Translator[24].
- conspiracy theory's partially coincident with is recorded as fringe theory[25].
- conspiracy theory's topic has template is recorded as Template:Conspiracy theories[26].
- conspiracy theory's legal form is recorded as conspiracy theory[27].
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Context
conspiracy theory's instance of is recorded as pejorative[3].
Outcome and Impact
Things named for conspiracy theory include Conspiracy Theory[28], a film[29], directed by Richard Donner[30].
Why It Matters
conspiracy theory ranks in the top 2% of pejorative entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,456 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] It is known by 110 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Entities named for it include Conspiracy Theory[28], a film[29], directed by Richard Donner[30].