mardi 24 novembre 2015

Why We Need Conspiracy Theory Parodies

By Mattie Knight


Conspiracy theories have been a part of our lives probably since the earliest existence. We all love a good spin off and spreading juicy rumors. Today, the world is full of hypothesis and speculations of what the government and certain cults are planning. They have become part of our culture. While the theorists themselves might be harmless and up to a point humorous, the theories have significant negative effects on the social fabric of societies globally. These theories are deeply embedded in us that they appear in every other book and films. Due to their negative influences, there has been an increased need for more conspiracy theory parodies to help counter their effects.

Conspiracies have serious negative effects on societies and people. Research has found that most people who read about these stories are more than likely to act out in response. For example, those who were exposed to anti governmental, climate change and vaccination were more likely to stop voting, conserving the environment and the need to go for vaccination respectively. This is a serious development as it might cause the collapse of very important institutions and initiatives.

They have the effect of decreasing the confidence in established systems of power. It goes as far as undermining the belief in established positions. A good example is the legal process and judicial system. This affects the ability of the government to provide services and serve the people. This leads to a class of easily influenced citizens and anti-government demonstrations that may destabilize the whole state.

These speculations, more often than not, leave people feeling hopeless and powerless to change their situations. This leads to decreased social engagements because everybody is suspicious of everyone. People tend to believe that their fate is in the control of a select few powerful elite. These persons are believed to have thought out everything and enjoy absolute control. Evidence shows that these theories influence people without their knowledge.

Conspiracies can result in the conception of crooked governments and administrative institutions. Perhaps the most infamous case in point is the Nazi regime that spread propaganda that the Jews were secretly extending their world influence and eventual rule. This resulted in widespread detestation and disgust in parts of Europe claiming the lives of millions of innocent Jews in the holocaust.

Recently, the western governments wove and disseminated conjecture around the spread of terrorist networks leading to the creation of fascist policies in foreign affairs and domestically. These have discriminated against people of a certain race and religious affiliations.

These theories have resulted in several arms races between governments most notably during the cold war. Suspicion among nations has led to hostility and the rush to secure borders. This has led to the creation of weapons of mass destruction in the anticipation of war or attacks. The world is no stranger to such weapons like the nuclear bomb that almost destroyed Japan. Unfortunately, most of these weapons end up in the hands of terrorists and war criminals.

Distrust and widespread suspicion have become the center of both political and social debates in many states. Different groups have contributed to the growth of these counterproductive arguments. This has led to the demonization of one another instead of engaging in mature discussions. Thus, the need for parodies arises to help break the tension and destroy the power of speculation.




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