Why Conspiracy Theories Are So Addictive | Michael Shermer

Author and Skeptic magazine founder Michael Shermer joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss why conspiracy theories spread, how some turn out to be true, and how to tell the difference between healthy suspicion and paranoia. Shermer explains why UFOs, 9/11, the moon landing, COVID, and antisemitic conspiracies capture the public imagination, and how social media and AI have made false narratives easier to create and spread. They also discuss the difference between real conspiracies and conspiracy theories, and why the best question to ask is: What would it take to change your mind?