The background and the history behind a conspiracy theory show what was happening at the time, these give us an idea of how was the economy, who was in power, and what the general population had in mind. Understand these concepts is crucial because of people’s beliefs, fears, and vision of the world influence all their perceptions from the history in a book to whether they believe or not in some theory.
Far from the conspiracy world, the general scenario behind a story is also too influential, and it help us to understand why some events are more memorable than others. For example, in 1994, Brazil won the FIFA World Cup after 24 years of the previous victory, but, in that specific year, this was not a simple football championship for Brazilians …show more content…
Thus, understand it is a crucial part of know the theory itself. For instance, if, like Hitler, the Brazilian president had said that situation was someone else’s fault, I am sure the population, like the Germans, would agree with any war although we are a very peaceful people because of their terrible situation.
Additionally, people’s beliefs, memories, traumas, and experiences make us be what we are. The past influences any new thought, belief, or reflection. If someone, for instance, had a bad experience in one restaurant, it is likely he/she never come back. This behavior can be extrapolated for any situation we live, from cities we dislike to relationships we are not able to maintain anymore.
Someone’s general knowledge is another analysis that can be done. For example, when my parents share in their Facebook something like “If you do not publish this in your timeline, the Facebook will use your photos as they want,” I understand they do not have the technological knowledge to know that this message is false and worthless. The same happens with conspiracy theories, if someone does not have the knowledge to not believe in a story, it is natural one agree with it, especially if the theory is told by someone powerful, influent or by many
Far from the conspiracy world, the general scenario behind a story is also too influential, and it help us to understand why some events are more memorable than others. For example, in 1994, Brazil won the FIFA World Cup after 24 years of the previous victory, but, in that specific year, this was not a simple football championship for Brazilians …show more content…
Thus, understand it is a crucial part of know the theory itself. For instance, if, like Hitler, the Brazilian president had said that situation was someone else’s fault, I am sure the population, like the Germans, would agree with any war although we are a very peaceful people because of their terrible situation.
Additionally, people’s beliefs, memories, traumas, and experiences make us be what we are. The past influences any new thought, belief, or reflection. If someone, for instance, had a bad experience in one restaurant, it is likely he/she never come back. This behavior can be extrapolated for any situation we live, from cities we dislike to relationships we are not able to maintain anymore.
Someone’s general knowledge is another analysis that can be done. For example, when my parents share in their Facebook something like “If you do not publish this in your timeline, the Facebook will use your photos as they want,” I understand they do not have the technological knowledge to know that this message is false and worthless. The same happens with conspiracy theories, if someone does not have the knowledge to not believe in a story, it is natural one agree with it, especially if the theory is told by someone powerful, influent or by many