Conspiracy theories evolve toward complex multi-organization superconspiracies

Evidence

Conspiracists—convinced that their truths are empirically verifi able—are rarely satisfi ed simply to posit a vague other, but rather are obsessed by the need to break the cabal into its constituent parts, in terms of both organizations and individuals. … The ambitious versions, referred to here as superconspiracies, appear to be proliferating, driving out or absorbing the simpler plots. — Michael Barkun, A Culture of Conspiracy, 349

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Conspiracy worldviews rest on three design principles excluding randomness — Michael Barkun, A Culture of Conspiracy: Apocalyptic…, 74; Valerian’s superconspiracy theory connects the Gestapo, the Mafia, and the Wobblies in one plot. — Michael Barkun, A Culture of Conspiracy: Apocalyptic…, 476; Over-elaborating a conspiracy produces an undefeatable adversary — Michael Barkun, A Culture of Conspiracy: Apocalyptic…, 1070 (+7 more)