EL 1000 Why do rational people buy into conspiracy theories – Assignment Solution
According to Koerth-Baker, why do rational people buy into conspiracy theories? What is a conspiracy theory (according to this article)? What effects come about as a result of people believing conspiracy theories? Name the most outrageous conspiracy theory you’ve heard of in the last decade. Answer all parts of the prompt in 1-2 paragraphs. The more details specifically paraphrased from the assigned article “Why Rational People Buy into Conspiracy Theories,” the better. Start with a topic sentence that “steals” from the question. Make sure incorporate at least 1-2 quotes from the article into your response. Â Â Refer to the author by her last name, write in complete sentences, and when quoting, incorporate the quote within your own sentence followed by a citation. Like this: Koerth-Baker illustrates the more insidious side of technology when she tells of “the Internet’s tendency toward tribalism [helping to] reinforce misguided beliefs” (344). ARTICLE: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/26/magazine/why-rational-people-buy-into-conspiracy-theories.html