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Negative connotations of the term "Conspiracy Theory"
The term "conspiracy theory" is stigmatized and often used to deflect or dismiss claims as being outrageous. The term is rarely used in refrance to one's own beliefs and is more frequently used to paint opposing beliefs in a negative light.
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Positive connotations of the term "Conspiracy Theory"
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