Why do so many people ignore facts they know aren’t true? Why do small lies get a pass if they serve a bigger idea that feels right? Something fundamental is shifting in how meaning is made and how ...

Why do people believe in conspiracy theories—narratives that attempt to explain events or phenomena without strong empirical evidence? These beliefs can seem puzzling, but they aren’t random.

Why do people believe lies? A better question to ask is “Why do people pretend they believe lies?” A lie is meant to deceive. Many people in our government know this and yet are acting as if what they ...

Psychologists have long considered how a tendency towards irrational thinking or particular personality traits might predict peoples’ interest in conspiracies. Yet these individual factors do not ...

America has a misinformation problem. It’s in our news feeds, on our social media timelines, and at our kitchen tables. It’s driving wedges between friends and family — and sharp political divides.

Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere right now, you’re not alone. So, what do you do when somebody you love has fallen down a rabbit ...