Philosophy
The Epistemology of Conspiracy Theories and Rational Credence
Quick fact
Many conspiracy theories are unfalsifiable: no evidence, even directly contradicting them, is enough to lower their proponents' confidence, revealing a fundamental breakdown in the epistemology of rational belief.
Why this is interesting
You’ve probably seen a conspiracy theory online that seems to explain everything—but have you ever wondered why it feels so convincing even when the evidence is thin?