Polarization does not statistically predict conspiracy talk

Evidence

In polarized political debate, the very fact of polarization tends to provoke doubt about the availability of any solution that would be widely acceptable. — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 667

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Novel bipartisan threats are the sole driver of conspiracy talk surges — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 584; Conspiratorial predispositions partition evenly across both parties — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 589; Polarization similarity hides distinct causes requiring opposite interventions — Cailin O’Connor and James Owen Weatherall, The Misinformation Age: How False…, 311 (+4 more)