December 24, 2002
Our Credibility Problem: It’s a Conspiracy
It's a nice perspective to read. Looking toward whatsocalled conspiracy theories from Diana to Bali bombing from muslim views.
Our Credibility Problem: It’s a ConspiracyIt seems so elementary: don’t repeat everything you hear as fact if you don’t have evidence for it. Test theories with investigation, and modify theories in light of results. That’s the scientific method that we all learned in sixth grade.
Conspiracy theories are like black holes--they suck in everything that comes their way, regardless of content or origin...Everything you've ever known or experienced, no matter how 'meaningless', once it contacts the conspiratorial universe, is enveloped by and cloaked in sinister significance. Once inside, the vortex gains in size and strength, sucking in everything you touch.
Posted at December 24, 2002 06:46 PM | Perspective
