RNZ This episode of Newsroom's podcast 'The Detail', first published in May, examines why conspiracy theories thrive in times of crisis. Otago University PhD graduate Ana Stojanov's research focuses on what it is that makes people vulnerable to conspiracy thinking in the first place. Matt Rourke/AP Some research suggests schizotypy, proneness to boredom, and narcissism can also lead people to conspiracy thinking. (File photo)Stojanov says research suggests an attraction to conspiracy thinking can be influenced by a person's level of education or their socio-economic status. Research published this week by Stojanov was unable to prove the theory that a loss of personal control caused people to believe conspiracy theories.

Source: Stuff August 21, 2020 03:00 UTC