Monday, November 16, 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 suppositions have a tendency to cause feelings such as pity, powerlessness and hopelessness. They feel that they are weak and cannot change anything. As a result, they become distant and disengaged in national politics and the social fabric. They become resigned to fate and believe that certain only a certain class of people have the power to rule. Research shows that these speculations have the power to influence people even without their awareness.

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.

In recent times, conspiracy and propaganda has been used to spread the interest of western nations on the world. The fight against terrorism and al Qaeda networks gave rise to pervasive fear among nation. In effect, this gave rise to the fascist and strict security policies. These policies have been discriminatory in nature against a certain skin type and religious association.

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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