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In *Suspicious Minds*, historian and psychologist Rob Brotherton traces the rise of conspiracism across time, linking it to cognitive quirks, emotional drives, and social dynamics that make unverified theories compelling. Drawing on research from social psychology and personality theory, he explores how these beliefs shape collective attitudes and contribute to societal consequences.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Rob Brotherton
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