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Conspiracy theories can have negative effects on societies. Especially one like the US that is powered by the people. The general basis of most conspiracy theories are distrust in the government and the information provided by the government. If this idea were to spread widely among Americans the general distrust of the government could lead to a state of chaos in which the people of America are rebelling and ruining a great country. Not to mention psychologists have studied patients and linked a slight mental incapacity or even illness in extreme conspirators. Luckily not all people believe in these conspiracy's and do have faith in our government.
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We live in a country where questioning the government is not punishable and is often a good thing. Conspirators question the information presented to them, which is a good thing to do. If no one ever questioned anything the government did then they could get away with far too much. People who have challenged the government in the past have often lead to great break throughs that lead this country to a better place.
In conclusion questioning the government or general information provided to you is not a bad thing, but hopefully that does not lead to taking it to far into unrealistic claims and examinations.
(This is so helpful for the project we are doing, thanks!) I totally agree that it is healthy to question what you are told, but some of these conspiracy theories are just crazy!
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