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Understanding Conspiracy Theories with “Fake Plots!”
Understanding Conspiracy Theories with “Fake Plots!”

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Making critical thinking fun In a recent review paper, Alan Bensley concludes that “people who endorse unsubstantiated claims less tend to show better critical thinking skills, possess more relevant knowledge, and are more disposed to think critically.” In a study . . .

Making critical thinking fun In a recent review paper, Alan Bensley concludes that “people who endorse unsubstantiated claims less tend to show better critical thinking skills, possess more relevant knowledge, and are more disposed to think critically.” In a study on the relationship between critical thinking and believing conspiracy theories, Anthony Lantian and colleagues find […]

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