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Originally posted by Magine Enigam:
New research suggests populism and conspiracy mentality are both rooted in a fundamental disposition of distrust
Story by PsyPost • 10h ago

https://www.msn.com/en-us/heal...7598e0f0e83218&ei=12

New research provides evidence that a generalized disposition of distrust towards others and society is a central factor contributing to both populist attitudes and conspiratorial mindsets. The findings have been published in Political Psychology.

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Originally posted by Magine Enigam:
Well, I distrust those who mistrust the government.

Some distrust is healthy and appropriate, IMO, but to the extent that some claim and go, such as MEGA bunch, that's not healthy for the persons, the group or the Nation or the World.

Distrust to that extent has more to do with worldview, ideology, than the actual government.

IOW, the government is not the cause, but is the effect of the hate/distrust. It's the scapegoat.

IMO, the best thing such folks should do is go hate a stop sign.