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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Conspiracy theories often provide psychological comfort by creating an illusion of being "in the know," offering a sense of control and superiority through access to supposed hidden truths that "they" don’t want us to uncover. This perceived exclusivity bolsters self-esteem, as it allows individuals to feel intellectually validated for uncovering what others have supposedly missed. At their core, such beliefs often serve as compensation for feelings of powerlessness, lack of control, limited opportunities, and personal insecurity.

By highlighting the widespread recognition of this theory—complete with a Wikipedia page to demystify the "shadowy cabal" narrative—you directly challenged the psychological reassurance and intellectual validation he derives from such theorizing.