11.13.2015

The Rationale Behind 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.

These theories are dangerously subversive. They undermine the confidence of people in established positions and projects that are geared towards helping people. The populace becomes highly suspicious of the government and all its projects. Once the conjecture start and spread through rumors, it undermines most of the efforts of the government. Peoples start believing in hidden agendas and selfish interests and end up losing confidence in the government.

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.

It is the same conspiracy theories that led some western governments spread speculation that terrorist networks and sleeper cells were a real threat to humanity and the modern way of life. This lay the foundations of a fascist rule and tightening of security procedures both locally and globally. In effect, it has given rise to a system that discriminates against race and certain religions.

Widespread suspicion between nations has seen the rise of total global military expenditure. Many nations have beefed up their security and arms cache. This has brought about hostility and distrust resulting in the creation of weapons of mass distraction for profit. Regrettably, these arms have fallen into the arms of terrorists.

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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