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

dc.contributor.author	Sato, Ryoji
dc.date.accessioned	2023-12-30T05:08:40Z
dc.date.available	2023-12-30T05:08:40Z
dc.date.issued	2023
dc.description.abstract	I 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.tableofcontents	2023, VOL. 36, NO. 6, 1160–1181	vi
dc.identifier.uri	https://thuvienso.hoasen.edu.vn/handle/123456789/14759
dc.language.iso	en	vi
dc.publisher	Taylor & Francis	vi
dc.subject	Conspiracy theories; free energy principle; bounded rationality; situated cognition; predictive processing; Bayesian theories of cognition	vi
dc.title	The rabbit-hole of conspiracy theories: An analysis from the perspective of the free energy principle	vi
dc.type	Article	vi

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