The Jordan Harbinger Show 814: Matt Frederick & Ben Bowlin | Stuff They Don't Want You to Know
Mar 21, 2023
Matt Frederick and Ben Bowlin, co-hosts of the Stuff They Don't Want You to Know podcast and conspiracy theory experts, dive into the psychology behind belief in conspiracy theories. They discuss why these theories persist and share real conspiracies that turned out to be true. The duo highlights the dangers of misinformation and the psychological factors that draw people to these narratives, especially in today's media landscape. They also provide insights on how to avoid falling into such rabbit holes and the importance of critical thinking.
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Chemtrails and Government Experiments
- The chemtrail conspiracy theory, while seemingly outlandish, has a basis in the US government's history of aerosol spraying experiments.
- This grain of truth allows conspiracy theorists to connect disparate dots and build elaborate narratives.
Real vs. Fake Conspiracies
- Real conspiracies, like the Gulf of Tonkin incident, can fuel belief in more outlandish ones.
- This creates a challenge in discerning fact from fiction, especially given our brain's tendency towards patternicity.
Control and Comfort
- Conspiracy theories offer a sense of control in a chaotic world.
- Believing in a controlling cabal can be more comforting than accepting randomness and lack of personal agency.
