Conspiracy Theory and Energy
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Conspiracy Theory and Energy
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This episode of the Energy Pulse podcast is a deep dive on empirical analysis contained in the 2023 paper titled "How Mumbo-Jumbo Conquered the World: Empirical Analysis of Conspiracy Theories," by Serhan Cervik of the International Monetary Fund. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10644-024-09717-7We examine the factors contributing to the prevalence of conspiratorial thinking across different countries. Based on data from 27 countries between 2018 and 2021, the Serhan identifies several significant socioeconomic and institutional determinants for conspiracy theories. The prevalence of conspiracy theories is a nuisance and an obstacle to understanding the world's complex and nuanced energy system. Ultimately, promoting advanced education and strengthening institutions is a path to mitigate the spread of these destabilizing beliefs.