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The Bermuda Triangle

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 The Bermuda Triangle is also known as the Devil's Triangle. It's a region in the western part of North Atlantic Ocean where a significant number of ships and airplanes have mysteriously disappeared. The Bermuda triangle vicinity is one of the most heavily traveled places in the world with ships constantly passing through it to reach the American, European and Caribbean lands. Commercial and private plants routinely fly over it. Conspirators believe that paranormal activities or extraterrestrial beings have to be credited for the history of disappearances. The first unusual appearance happened around September 17th, 1950. Several ships and airplanes were reported missing. Flight 19 being one of them. In an article written by American legion magazine the author informs that Flight 19 was recovered in April,1962.  The flight leader was heard saying, "We are entering white water, nothing seems right. We don't know where we are, the water is green, no white." The Navy

The Mandela Effect

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 False Memory is a phenomenon where a person recalls something that did not happen or recalls it differently from the way it happened. In 2010, this shared false memory phenomenon was dubbed as the ‘Mandela Effect’ when Fiona Broome claimed that she and a thousand other people had a false memory of the death of Nelson Mandela. He actually died in 2013. Theories surrounding this theory: 1. Strength Hypothesis - it states that during powerful situations people are expected to demonstrate rational behaviour. Most people, no matter how daring will adhere to the laws of the land in order to gain protection and security. 2. Construction Hypothesis - this claims that if a true piece of information can alter a respondent’s answer, then so can a false piece of information. Upon asking a respondent a question that provides a presupposition, the respondent will provide a recall in accordance with the presupposition. 3. Skeleton Theory - the procedure in which a memory that is recalled can i

Consequences Of Conspiracies

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  Conspiracy Theories gained popularity in the 1960s when POTUS John F. Kennedy was assassinated. During this time people really started to understand the impact such conspiracy theories could have on the society- psychologically and sociologically. The Psychology in Conspiracy Theories Psychologically, conspiracies can be harmful. It is associated with an increase of paranoia and believing in them is related to a mental disorder known as schizotypy. Conspiracy theories often make use of complicated and detailed arguments, including ones which appear to be analytical or scientific. Experts assert that explanations related to conspiracy theories can often be ‘consistent.’ Psychological motives that lead people to believe in conspiracies can be epistemic, existential or social. Vulnerable and disadvantaged people are the targets of them. Instead of helping them overcome such weaknesses, conspiracies help worsen them. Furthermore, they also make people less likely to take actions that cou

Conspiracy Theories - Faith or Reason?

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  "The main thing that I learned about conspiracy theory, is that conspiracy theorists believe in a conspiracy because that is more comforting." - Alan Moore A portrayal of a situation or event that invokes a conspiracy by powerful groups, often political in nature, can be termed as conspiracy theories. When such groups constantly reinstate a certain direction of thought, your mind tends to take the other direction, sometimes. When people around the globe begin believing it, it becomes a conspiracy theory. Conspiracy theories have a higher effect in a period of war or economic depression. This thinking  is brought by a strong human desire which is important and self relevant. Conspiracy beliefs result from a range of psychological, political, and social factors, most of which exist inside people's heads. Conspiracy theories are explanations for events or situations. They are often connoted negatively. It basically answers the question “What might have happened instead o