From 9/11 terrorist attacks and one of the nation’s most important achievements, the moon landing, to theories about Area 51, conspiracy theories have been spreading throughout society for centuries. How would you personally feel if someone stepped up and revealed the government is pulling our strings and manipulates us as if we were puppets? Many people are in denial with what can possibly be life changing information that is out there, and much of it for the public to see. Introduction There are many wild conspiracy theories that are contrived every day. These assumptions can be created by anyone. To some, they are an interesting topic of discussion, while to others, they serve as cold hard evidence to some unsolved mysteries in events that …show more content…
They do, and in disturbingly high numbers. The idea that such beliefs are attained only by a bunch nerdy individuals is a myth. Believers in these ideas cut across gender, age, race, income, educational level, and occupational status. However, group identity is also a factor. African Americans for example, are more inclined to believe that the CIA planted crack cocaine in inner-city neighborhoods, while white Americans are more likely to believe that the government is making secret plans in a harmful act to tax the rich to support welfare and turn the country into a sort of socialist utopia. It is also found that education makes a difference in decreasing conspiratorial thinking: 42 percent of those without a high school diploma are firm in conspiratorial predispositions, compared to 23 percent with postgraduate degrees. Even then, that indicates that more than one in five Americans with postgraduate degrees show interest in these theories. If one really reflects on the statistics, it came come to be quite shocking; let us be aware, other factors are involved in creating a conspiratorial mind. In laboratory experiments, researchers have found that provoking anxiety or loss of control triggers respondents to see unreal patters that produce conspiratorial explanations. What it comes down to is that people have a need or motivation to believe in a particular idea and it is psychologically different from evidence as a conspiracy theory …show more content…
People responsible for these theories create a well coordinated plot to manipulate circumstances for the benefit of an elite few while victimizing the innocent. Some conspiracies are small scale, for example, the owner of a bug infested restaurant bribing a health inspector to look the other way, while other conspiracies are much greater. The reason behind each theory serves a different purpose, for instance, some people begin them to create awareness in our society and alert the public of the wicked schemes government. Others begin them to take action and get certain people involved to make a difference. But why exactly do rational people buy into these theories? As Richard Hofstadter wrote in his seminal 1965 book, “The Paranoid Style in American Politics,” conspiracy theories, especially those involving meddlesome foreigners, are a favorite pastime in this nation. Americans have always had the suspicion that someone is out to get them and believe that not everything that is presented is as it seems or made out to be. But in recent years, it seems that every tragedy comes with a twist to the story thus emphasizing on an ulterior motive, so then everything becomes questionable. While our access to information has vastly improved, one would assume it would have helped decrease such wild speculation. On the
There are a bunch of conspiracies in this world and there's a few on the tragedy that happened on September 11, 2001. One of the theories is that inside traders knew about the attacks before they happened. As said in an article, “in the days before 9/11 there was a huge increase in the number of put options purchased on their airlines, compared to the normal average daily volume.”(Davis) Before I explain what that means the article also mentioned, “ this huge increase in the volume of put options suggests that the people buying these put options knew in advance that 9/11 was about to happen.” (Davis) What the quotes are saying, is that a few days before 9/11, out of nowhere, there was an huge increase in the airlines, that were hijacked, stock markets. The conspiracy theory is that the government was aware of the attacks the entire time but because they were making profit, this did nothing about it.
While Conspiracy Theory is a fictional movie, and some of the theories in the movie are made up, it has some points that ring true. The most important one is that there is always some truth to a conspiracy. Another noteworthy point is that “a good conspiracy can never be proven.” There are always two sides to every story, even the ones that are hard to comprehend.
For instance a point of similarity within conspiracies is the fact that both of these cases have theories that the government had severe involvement in both situations and kept themselves secretive throughout the events. An example involving moral panic is relatively simple. The fear of death and safety struck big in causing a mainstream moral panic. In Jonestown roughly 900 people appeared to have committed suicide from poisoning and with 9/11 al-Qaeda successfully launched an attack on some of the most important structures within the United States killing
Conspiracy theories accuse others of a cover up by secret planning. They may be based on a hunch or even backed by evidence. To the curious mind, they bring about unanswered questions that have attracted the attention of many people throughout history. Among some of the more popular theories are the assassination of President John F. Kennedy; the death of Princess Diana; alien encounters in Roswell, New Mexico; and the idea that Elvis may still be alive. Perhaps the most intriguing theory, because of our neighboring location, is the underground bunker and seemingly strange characteristics at the Denver airport.
The day that President Kennedy was assassinated, people started to view the world differently. His death was the first time that a conspiracy theory transformed into a conceivable form of knowledge among the general public. "It was because of Kennedy's death in Dallas that the conspiracy theory was born" (Wensley). It started with an article written ...
Several rhetorical concepts are used to approach the readers of this article, these being proofs known as reasoning (logos), credibility (ethos), and emotion (pathos). Conspiracy theorists, such as Mock, often use logic or reason to attract readers. They understand that conspiracies are seen as lies and paranoia, so to build their audience they appeal to their logical side. In today’s society logic is everything, and being able to prove something is what is important. Making a reference to a factual document or book is always a source of proof. The reference towards a dictionary is used because it is something we use every day, something that is impo...
In researching this and many other conspiracy theories, one can see many uses of sensationalism, mainly by the media. This media- the news (local and national), magazines, tabloids, television shows, movies, and so on- has a huge effect on people who are exposed to it.... ... middle of paper ... ... Automotive Care, Home Improvement, Tools, DIY Tips - Popularmechanics.com.
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I somewhat believe that the death of Dr. King was a conspiracy. So many questions about the assassination have not been answered, and the ones that have, are filled with loopholes. I think that the government knows more than they tell us they do, but maybe not knowing certain things is better.
Imagine walking down the street on a sunny, fall afternoon. You watch all of the happy kids and their parents enjoying the day as a parade goes by. All of the happy people in the street are eagerly jumping up on their toes attempting to get a glimpse of the president. The weather is practically perfect, so when the president comes around the corner of the street, he has the top down on the convertible to experience the beautiful weather. All of the sudden you hear a loud bang, and see many people scattering and dropping to the ground to cover their heads. You slowly begin to understand that a gunshot has been fired and panic sinks in. About 100 different case scenarios race quickly through your mind. This was the scene November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. It was the day of President Kennedy’s assassination. All of the panic that day lead to a lot of confusion which has lead to many of today’s conspiracy theories.(Frontline.) Even Though many works of fiction fill readers’ heads with beliefs of secret societies and many conspiracy theories, historical evidence proves they do not exist.
Mind control plays an important part in the Illuminati schemes and two ways they achieve this is through the media and the internet. The media is completely controlled by the Illuminati which they use to give us only the information they want us to have. The internet is used to track and profile us. The ultimate goal in this is to microchip all humans for complete surveillance. According to bibliotecapleyades website, religion is used to convince the masses that they are meaningless and without power. It has been the most effective use of the Illuminati’s control techniques. They have another mind control process which allows them to completely control the mind of an individual. The way the Illuminati do this is to traumatize an individual before the age of 6, in order to fragment the brain to be receptive to complete control. This allows Illuminati to then reprogram individuals to respond to a prompt. These prompts will cause individuals to perform whatever task the Illuminati have programmed them to, including such things as a school shooting or an assassination. These tactics gives them complete control over the masses which allows the Illuminati to keep their positions in the world and have total global
There were several conspiracies about the planes that attacked the Twin Towers. One of the planes left Boston's Logan Airport at 7:59 a.m. The hijackers zoomed the plane into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. The other plane left Logan Airport at 8:14 a.m. The hijackers flew the plane into the South Tower of the World Trade Center at 9:03 a.m. America had stated that 10 planes were suppose to be hijacked on that day. “Providing new details on the planning of the plot, the commission staff said that al-Qaida planner Khalid Shaihk Mohammed initially proposed a Sept. 11 attack involving 10 planes that would be used to attack CIA and FBI headquarters, unidentified nuclear plants and tall buildings in California and Washington state,” (Brunker). Both planes that flew into the Twin Towers were Boeing 767. The plane was 159 feet long. Another thing that seemed odd was that 9,700 gallons when it should usually have nothing less than 14,000 gallons. The engine was found on Murray Street when it should have been right around the Tower. Things were said about the plane being like a missile since the engine was dropped so far from the Towers. According to German TV footage, the planes front nozzle was caught on fire before going through the building. Conspiracy theories state that there were three things attached to the plan that were likely to explode. After the plane went into the building the plan some how exploded making it look like a missile went into the building or some how it was some sort of bomb. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, drew out the plane and the way the plane was flown into the Towers and it did not seem right. The plane propellers of the Boeing 757 were smaller than the hole it actuall...
Since the beginning of settled civilizations, people have had more mutual sharings than ever before. By the same token, there have been some conspiracy theories that are usually against the culturally accepted beliefs of religions, science and society. A conspiracy theory can be described so differently. However, as in his text, Marshall Brain explicates, a conspiracy is generally defined as a theory seeking to explain a disputed case or matter as a plot by a secret group or alliance rather than an individual or isolated act (Brain). Especially, after the new media has become quite popular, more and more conspiracies are theorized every single day, which aim to catch society’s attention via such media tools as the internet, journals and newspapers. Thus, people who theorize those conspiracies tend to use such objects as spiritual and mysterious ones in order to interest people. To illustrate, many examples can be given. For instance, many people have claimed that they were abducted by aliens, although they could show no evidences. Here, a citation from Blackmore could facilitate to understand the circumstance better. She states that people occasionally claim that they have been abducted from public places by aliens, in this case that may provide them with witnesses and affirmations but no evidence could be shown so far (Blackmore). As it is well known, only a small number of people believe such alien abductions, however, rating of this kind of news is quite high on media, because humankind has been wondering if there are extraterrestrial creatures out of the earth. Another example can be conspiracy theories which are about the origins of religions such as the rejection of Jesus Christ. There are some people who pay attention to...
Illuminati are the main source of money in the U.S. and that is why they control mainstream media, workforces, and education system. They also control Rothschild and Rockefeller families because of their money, but they also hide behind many organizations such as the United Nations, the WTO and the Council on Foreign relations. The reason behind wanting the money is because it gives hem control over our state and everyone in it. Their conspiracy includes what really caused 9/11 who was behind JFK death. As Millegan was doing an interview she claimed that people should know the truth behind the death of JFK. The president fell foul of the Illuminati, because he wanted to end the Vietnam War, a conflict that was paying the "shadowy bankers" tons of money. The Illuminati were also "angered" by JFK's attempts to "rein in" the power of the US Federal Reserve, triggering a deadly backlash. The society then killed him, but made a cover up story to hide what had really been going on behind the scene. One of the most remembered attack in the U.S. was 9/11. Osama Bin Laden was behind in this horrible terrorism attack, however he was being paid by the then president Bush. Bin Laden was just the face and puppet the illuminati was paying to use him as a cover story. Their plan went as planned and many innocent lives paid the price for this empowering attack leading many families broken, sad, and damaged not physically
The definition of a conspiracy theory, according to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary is, “a secret plot that is largely unknown to the general public” (Webster 84). Dan Brown focuses on an unusual conspiracy in his novel, The Da Vinci Code. The religious conspiracy theories suggested in this novel discuss secrets of epic proportions that have the potential to shatter the foundations of Christianity. “Behold the greatest cover-up in human history!” (270). Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code proves everybody loves a conspiracy.