New research predicts likelihood that one will believe conspiracy theories

> He adds, "For many members of the public, particularly individuals who have benefited from existing social and political arrangements, these developments and changes are quite threatening and can motivate compensatory endorsement of conspiracy beliefs or theories." Nope, can't think of any particular group which fits that description. > That is, people who overestimate how well they understand politics are more likely to believe that hidden actors or clandestine groups are conspiring in wide-ranging activities to influence important world actions, events, and outcomes. The same group certainly doesn't pop into my head again.