“...research has shown that many irrational beliefs are attempts to protect mental health by responding to the human need for control, understanding and belonging...”
“...there is a powerful drive for causal understanding. In a novel situation, people need a causal map to navigate the environment. They may settle for an explanation before they have all the relevant information, because uncertainty is hard to tolerate. In a pandemic scenario, the explanation may be filling a gap caused by doubt and division among experts. This is definitely the case with COVID-19...”
“Seeing the event(s) as planned rather than accidental allows people to maintain a sense of control over a reality that is confusing and unpredictable. If there is someone to blame, we can restore some kind of balance to the universe by seeking to punish the culprits for their evil conduct. Also, we can prevent them from harming us next time. This illusion of control contributes to our optimism about the future and helps us cope effectively with adversity.”
“TheConversation.com” is rated very high on factual reporting and is gauged as being ‘least biased’.
https://theconversation.com/us
Note: Conspiracy theories such as those of Q-Anon distract us from real dangers.
