Because those who hold conspiracy theories typically suffer from a crippled epistemology, in accordance with which it is … - Cass Sunstein

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You have to be pretty driven to make it happen. Otherwise, you will just make yourself miserable.

Cass Sunstein

Because those who hold conspiracy theories typically suffer from a crippled epistemology, in accordance with which it is rational to hold such theories, the best response consists in cognitive infiltration of extremist groups. Various policy dilemmas, such as the question whether it is better for government to rebut conspiracy theories or to ignore them, are explored in this light.

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