Assigning Blame: A random, cruel world is terrifying. Conspiracy theories simplify reality into a black-and-white struggle between "good" (the believers and their group) and "evil" (the conspirators). This allows believers to attribute negative events to a malevolent, intentional force rather than accepting the idea that the universe is chaotic or unjust. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support .