Library Guides: Fake News &amp; Misinformation: Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theory definition

Conspiracy theory

Noun. A belief that some secret but influential organization is responsible for an event or phenomenon.

Related terms: cloak-and-dagger, plot, circular reasoning, cognitive bias, fake news, propaganda, fallacies

What's your favourite conspiracy theory film?

All the President's Men

Enemy of the State

JFK

Conspiracy Theory

The Da Vinci Code

The X-Files

The Manchurian Candidate

Moonwalkers

All the President's Men: 0 votes (0%)

Enemy of the State: 1 votes (33.33%)

JFK: 0 votes (0%)

Conspiracy Theory: 0 votes (0%)

The Da Vinci Code: 0 votes (0%)

The X-Files: 1 votes (33.33%)

The Manchurian Candidate: 1 votes (33.33%)

Moonwalkers: 0 votes (0%)

Total Votes: 3

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