Article Conspiracy Theory "The Art of Fear and Uncertainty"

Conspiracy Theory The Art of Fear and Uncertainty (psychological)

When paranoia becomes the creation of stories to destroy "people we don't understand."

In our world, there's no need for a secret government or a global scheme for a "conspiracy theory" to happen - sometimes it starts out simply in a group of colleagues, close friends, or in a small community where people gather together with one thing, "fear."

Subconscious Fear: The Beginning of Story Making

Psychologists like Sigmund Freud once said, "What we fear often reflects what we reject in ourselves."

When certain groups of people encounter individuals who are more capable, powerful, or recognized, they may feel "unconsciously threatened."

This fear is not expressed directly, but is privatized into "making a story" to control what is out of control.

The subconscious of that group of people will begin to create "small conspiracy theories" -

"He must have done something exactly to be that good."

"He's not sincere. Look, he has a secret purpose."

These are false reasoning processes that help the speaker feel safe and not face jealousy, inferiority, or self-fear.

The Mechanism of "A Group of People Making Matters": The Power of Emotional Cooperation

In the corner of social psychology, when a person feels insecure, he will find a group of people who think the same to confirm that their thoughts are "correct."

This is what Henri Tajfel describes in Social Identity Theory -

Dividing "us" and "him" helps us to feel present and powerful.

A group of people who gossip or attack someone and therefore do not hate it alone.

But because it makes them feel the same.

Fear is transformed into the power of attachment - "We are the ones who know the truth about him."

As a result, the cycle of Conspiracy in Micro-Society - a conspiracy theory on a daily level.

Gossip became the "art of creating narratives" to protect one's own ego.

The Art of Fear: Humans Are Creatures That "Need Meaning"

When we don't understand anyone, we often make up stories that give them dimensions that we can handle.

This is what psychologist Michael Shermer calls patternicity -

The brain tries to find a connection, even if this doesn't exist.

People gathered speak ill of others, often those who cannot accept "truths they cannot control."

So the mind chose a shortcut: make things easier for the world.

Behind the personality of a small conspiracy maker.

A psychological study (Douglas et al., 2017) found that

People who often create or believe conspiracy theories often share certain characteristics, such as

• High Self-Uncertainty → Not self-confident. Want to find an external culprit to explain the feelings of inferiority in the heart.

• External Locus of Control → Believe that everything in life is determined by other people, not self.

• Need for Uniqueness → Want to feel yourself "more special" or "know more than the average person."

• Projection → Throw your own fears, jealousy, and desires on others.

At a small social level, this kind of person often becomes the "igniter" of the group.

Speak to seem "caring," but really is framing others to believe in their own composed story.

When Art and Society Reflect Together: Gossip is a Simulation of Conspiracy Theory

Art reflects humans - and humans themselves are artists in creating "stories."

Conspiracy theories in small social circles are therefore like hidden artistic performances in real life.

Everyone Has a Role: Author of The Story, Believers, Doubts, and Target

But the most heartbreaking thing is

The more that story spreads, the more the truth fades.

And eventually, the creator of the story may become a "victim of their own narrative" because fear does not disappear - it only turns a new goal to talk about.

🪞 Conclusion: The Art of Fear in People's Minds

The conspiracy theory is not in a secret government room.

But it starts in a typical conversation circle - every time we're scared enough of someone.

To make a story to make him look worse than reality.

In one corner, it is "the art of controlling the uncontrollable."

But on the other hand, it is the "loss of identity" of those who let fear direct their thoughts.

Conspiracy theories are to see "what is seen" as not "what is true, to be true" - which may always have a mysterious power behind world events.

Writer Rawroot.

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