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The Calling

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Conspiracy Theories Are For Losers

Season 1 Episode 1

Which political party is most guilty of endorsing conspiracy theories? The answer: the losing party. Fear and loss are triggers for conspiracy thinking so the party out of power turns to theories to explain its losses and rally its base. But in 2016, both parties seem to be embracing conspiracy thinking more than ever. Could it be that people across the political spectrum are feeling like losers?

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