Scholars have explored how democracy, ironically, can create fertile ground for the development of conspiracy theories. One article argues that the competitive nature of democratic politics—with its constant campaigning, media spin, and ideological clashes—can fuel conspiratorial thinking. Another study found that low trust in democratic institutions and feelings of political alienation often correlate with belief in conspiracies, especially among younger or underrepresented groups

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