“Political discourse on social media is seen by many as polarized, vitriolic and permeated by falsehoods and misinformation. Political operators … More
Tag: conspiracy theories
Objects In The Sky
“In 1896, newspapers throughout the United States began reporting accounts of mysterious airships flying overhead. Descriptions varied, but witnesses frequently … More
A Kind of Tragedy
“It was a warship, after all. It was built, designed to glory in destruction, when it was considered appropriate. It … More
The Imposter Lives with the Patient
“Mary, aged 40 years, was referred for psychiatric evaluation out of concern that a mental health diagnosis was interfering … More
Events Appear Random, Hard to Reconcile
“The belief that an event, a situation, or a set of people is controlled by unknown or secret forces, which … More
Control Threats
“People’s desire to make sense of the social world is closely coupled with the extent to which they experience control … More
Room 237
“Room 237: In King’s novel, the haunted room is numbered 217. In the movie, it’s 237. Why? “Because the average … More