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> Individuals with economically left-wing and culturally conservative attitudes tend to score highest on conspiracy thinking.

Because conspiracy is usually committed by right-wing individuals?

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I would say it more likely that "systemic thinking" is a common factor to both looking at society and the economy from a systemic perspective than an individualistic or tribalistic one, which translates to higher likelihood of supporting leftist rather than rightist views, as well a higher sensitivity in identifying "conspiracies".

But much like you I just pulled that out of my ass and much like the OP, this is junk science.

I identify as far left and am always scratching my head over conspiracy theorists in my realm. I get tired of hearing about vaccines, 5g, and wifi when I just want to improve the economic and material conditions of people.

Violent reaction to conspiracy I think remains in the far right camp I believe though.

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