Why conspiracy theories are so hard to challenge
As conspiracy theories have evolved over the years, they have become a reflection of what’s relevant in our society.
Social media has had a huge role to play in facilitating the spread of conspiracy theories in the modern age, and as such they are becoming harder to combat. But what happens in our brains when our strongly held beliefs are challenged and how can we change our mindset to protect ourselves from conspiracy theories?
Video by Nic Davis, Victoria Hansen, Kristine Dueno & Michelle Fenn
Commissioning Editor: Camelia Sadeghzadeh
