Why Are Conspiracy Theories So Popular? | Between The Lines

Conspiracy theorists are assumed to be doomsday-preppers, paranoid outliers, or even your crazy uncle who spends too much time in the basement. But in reality, believing in conspiracy theories is pretty mainstream. Studies suggest that 50% of Americans believe in at least one conspiracy theory. So what makes conspiracy theories so popular? Subscribe to HuffPost today: Get More HuffPost Read: Like: Follow: