Elite rhetoric substantially raises public conspiracy talk
Evidence
The model estimates that a one-standard-deviation increase in elite rhetoric predicts a . standard deviation increase in conspiracy talk in the public. These are substantial relationships. — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 679
Categorization
- XREF: connects to: Elites can publicize conspiracies but cannot invent them from nothing — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 681; Novel bipartisan threats are the sole driver of conspiracy talk surges — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 584; Elite public discourse is central to reproducing racism across society — David Theo Goldberg, John Solomos, A Companion to Racial and Ethnic Studies, 647 (+8 more)
Broader Connections
- Elite public discourse is central to reproducing racism across society
#expands(0.80) — David Theo Goldberg, John Solomos, A Companion to Racial and Ethnic Studies, 647 - Elite political rhetoric legitimizes anti-Muslim racism among constituents
#exemplifies(0.80) — Sahar F. Aziz, The Racial Muslim, 827 - Conspiracy beliefs stay stable while conspiracy talk shifts with power
#qualifies(0.75) — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 749 - Out-of-power domestic groups generate most conspiratorial talk
#qualifies(0.72) — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 699