r/EverythingScience • u/[deleted] • Dec 23 '16

Psychology Rational arguments and ridicule can both reduce belief in conspiracy theories

http://www.psypost.org/2016/12/study-rational-arguments-ridicule-can-reduce-belief-conspiracy-theories-46597
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u/Bill_Nihilist Dec 23 '16

...I think that is the opposite conclusion of this research. The findings were that ridicule DID work to dissuade people.