Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy Theories seem to be gaining greater acceptance across the internet. I have just finished reading a very good book on the subject:
Cassam, Quassim - Conspiracy Theories, Polity Press, 2019. ISBN: 978-1-5095-3583-5

Quote:

'For many Conspiracy Theorists, their theories are an obsession and an expression of who they are. Not unreasonably, they construe attacks on their theories as personal; and they don't take such attacks lying down. Few of their critics can match the stamina of Conspiracy Theorists, their willingness to keep going. It's hard to outlast a Conspiracy Theorist - or to be as angry.'
- Quassim Cassam, in his book 'Conspiracy Theories' p116.

Note: Cassam writes 'conspiracy theorists' for reasonably minded thinkers, and 'Conspiracy Theorists' for the nutters.

Another quote:

'If you want to know what real intimidation feels like, try writing an article daring to suggest that 9/11 wasn't an inside job. The task of arguing against 9/11 or other Conspiracy Theories isn't for the faint-hearted or the thin-skinned.'
 - Quassim Cassam, in his book, 'Conspiracy Theories'.

Yes, I am well aware of this having been 'unfriended' on Facebook more than once for my crimes against 'Conspiracy Theory Faith'.