Counterfactuals & Conspiracy – Motivations and If Only Thoughts Underlying the Endorsement of Conspiracy Theories

This research project investigates the motivations behind trust in conspiracy theories, the intention to support them and share their content online. It also investigates how the recipient's motivations and thoughts such as "If ... then ..." interact with the communication methods used in the dissemination of news and explanations not based on reliable bases.

The project is integrated into a larger project, funded by the Catholic University under line D.3.2 Projects of interest to the University - Year 2020, entitled: Public functions, private control. Interdisciplinary profiles on governance without governance of the algorithmic society.