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How poor sleep could fuel belief in conspiracy theories

By Daniel Jolley, Assistant Professor in Social Psychology, University of Nottingham
Iwan Dinnick, Research Fellow, Psychology, University of Nottingham
Conspiracy theories captivate the imagination. They offer simple explanations for complex events, often involving secret plots by powerful groups. From the belief that the moon landing was faked to claims of election fraud, conspiracy theories shape public opinion and influence behaviour.

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