The rabbit-hole of conspiracy theories: An analysis from the perspective of the free energy principle

dc.contributor.authorSato, Ryoji
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-30T05:08:40Z
dc.date.available2023-12-30T05:08:40Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractI investigate the underlying cognitive mechanisms and socio emotional factors behind conspiracy theory (CT) beliefs through the lens of the Free-Energy Principle (FEP). The FEP framework is employed to explain the emergence of CTs in the face of cumulative uncertainties and the influence of emotions on belief formation. The FEP account I propose concludes that considering emotional factors, distrust of established authorities, and the social environment, believ ing in CTs is a bounded rational choice for some individuals in certain contexts. This explains why CT believers are resistant to changing their views. Applying FEP to the complex human behavior of CT belief and propagation, this paper not only provides insights into the phenomenon but also enhances the theoretical credence of FEP itself.vi
dc.description.tableofcontents2023, VOL. 36, NO. 6, 1160–1181vi
dc.identifier.urihttps://thuvienso.hoasen.edu.vn/handle/123456789/14759
dc.language.isoenvi
dc.publisherTaylor & Francisvi
dc.subjectConspiracy theories; free energy principle; bounded rationality; situated cognition; predictive processing; Bayesian theories of cognitionvi
dc.titleThe rabbit-hole of conspiracy theories: An analysis from the perspective of the free energy principlevi
dc.typeArticlevi

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