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Conspiracy theories can provide answers but not peace
Sep 9, 2026, 4:45 AM CDT
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, conspiracy theories about the terrorist attacks persist. But even as an attempt to make sense of a tragedy, psychologists say the benefit in conspiracy ideation or belief is short-lived.
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No data on how widespread 9/11 conspiracy beliefs are, no discussion of why such theories persist, no exploration of potential long‑term psychological effects, and no citation of specific research or expert names.
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