Does your otherwise sensible friend believe "chemtrails" are part of a sinister government plot? The psychology behind believing in conspiracy theories is fascinating. Some may even have biological causes.
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302 - Chemtrails, Aliens, and Illuminati—The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

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