First, you will read Rob Brotherton’s Suspicious Mind chapter “The Age of Conspiracy” and the scholarly article by Grandinette and Bruinsma, “Affective Algorithms of Conspiracy TikTok”. Then you will answer: (I have attached the readings as PDFs on this order.)
Begin by summarizing the main arguments of both Rob Brotherton’s “Suspicious Minds” and the article “Affective Algorithms of Conspiracy TikTok.” What key insights do they offer regarding the nature of conspiracy theories and the psychological factors that contribute to their propagation?
Reflect on the basis of conspiratorial thinking as explained by Brotherton. What are some of the cognitive biases and psychological tendencies that underpin the construction and dissemination of conspiracy theories? How do these factors influence individuals’ beliefs and behaviors within larger conspiratorial communities (like those on TikTok)?
Choose a specific conspiracy theory that you are exploring in your paper. Provide a brief overview of this conspiracy and its community. Then, analyze how Brotherton’s descriptions and qualities of conspiratorial thought manifest within this community. How do members of this community confirm or challenge Brotherton’s observations? Consider aspects such as confirmation bias, pattern recognition, and distrust of authority figures.
– For this question the conspiracy theory I will be exploring is the death of Marilyn Monroe. Specifically, the theory suggesting that Marilyn was killed by the Mafia or by associates of the Kennedys as a way to prevent her from revealing secret information about her relationships with the Kennedys, John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. Please discuss this when answering question 3.
500 words, must insert at least ONE QUOTATION from the text(s), must write in paragraph form.
I have attached the readings as PDFs on this order.
Please provide a AI/plagiarism report as well.
