There can be and are, I just don't see this as that myself. Could be wrong. Conspiracy theory stuff seems to come more from upbringing, feelings of being wronged by society, requiring mental control over a world they feel they have no control over, etc.
It seems more likely that the cocaine use and conspiracy theory outlook on the world are both symptoms of the abuse he suffered rather than conspiracy theories stemming from cocaine use.
That's obviously coming from someone with no background in this field, but I've definitely done a lot of reading on it.
The psychology behind believing in conspiracy theories is fascinating and tragic at the same time. It's very difficult to bring people back from this world once they cross over.
Incredibly fascinating, for the longest time it's been religious people that have creeped me out the most with their inability to use logic and willingness to believe the most insane lunacy. The parallels between these groups are astounding.
There is a lot of overlap because I think their minds are conditioned to accept what they are told on "faith". So when they start getting told totally unbelievable stuff, it's easier for their minds to accept it as truth. They've spent their lives not questioning fantastical stories.
Religion is also tribal, which is a similar to conspiracy theorists. They feel like they have a community they belong to, so questioning that would dismantle their sense of community.
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The psychology behind believing in conspiracy theories is fascinating and tragic at the same time. It's very difficult to bring people back from this world once they cross over.
A very good read, and some parallels with what Fleury may be going through.
After my parents got divorced, Dad began a slow slide into isolation. Eventually he found consolation in the darkest corners of the web. Can I help him get back out?
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After my parents got divorced, Dad began a slow slide into isolation. Eventually he found consolation in the darkest corners of the web. Can I help him get back out?
Explains the truckers anyway.
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As COVID-19 has taken hold of the world, major news networks have tirelessly reported on its unfolding. But Anons and “independent journalists” who look to Q for guidance have reported on the pandemic in a different way. Although Q has been silent about the virus, Anons have decided to construct their own narrative about what the outbreak implies. They believe that the virus is the storm they’ve been expecting. While some Anons believe lockdown restrictions have been put in place for the deep state to exercise their authority, and have taken to the streets to protest, others say COVID-19 was introduced to the public as a military operation to weed out members of the Cabal. The only people who can be affected by the virus are those who have drunk the blood of children. People like Tom Hanks aren’t actually being quarantined when they contract the virus, but arrested.
Some followers have gone a step further and said that the stay-at-home orders are in place so that the military can rescue children who are being held captive underground by the Cabal.
It’s just small people who need to feel a sense of control in a world where they have failed personally or professionally to find happiness. Easier to point fingers when your dumbass internet bros tell you its not your fault.
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You don't fall into the traps of conspiracies and societies built on distrust of institutions and the world unless something has gone wrong for you in your life. If things went well/as planned, you would be focused on opportunity, growth, co-operation, and being a functional & contributing member of society. But somewhere down the line things went awry, creating the conditions of these seeds of delusion to be planted.
There are people who take accountability for their own situation, accepting that their actions for better or worse brought them to this point in their lives and aspire to do something about it, demonstrating resiliency and mental fortitude, and seeking help in areas where they recognize they might need it, and there are those that find consolation in the company of other people who are down on their luck and found an out by blaming any one but themselves for it.
Their rationale is they were dealt bad cards in life, were robbed of opportunities because of economic conditions that can be traced back to the government, etc.
You either stew, feel sorry and blame, or you accept responsibility and get busy working towards a solution. The former is much, much easier, hence why that group grows by the day, especially in the climate of a pandemic which has coincided with the peak of entitlement in western society.
There are a lot of victims on that side of the fence. The thing is being a victim only serves you for so long. Eventually it's on you to shed that paradigm and assume responsibility for what you do going forward, instead of looking to entities outside yourself to endlessly pin your problems on.
@TheoFleury14
To all politicians in Canada you are a disgrace to humanity. May God have mercy on your souls. Public service doesn’t not mean service to self it means service to the people. If you have once ounce of integrity left look at yourself in the mirror and say this is not who I am.
Given all the wacky, straight up incorrect, and crazy AF stuff this guy has said over the last how many years I'm perfectly ok with having nobody wear the number again, and it never being retired.
Just let the jersey hole stand as a monument to the man.
