Some conspiracy theories may strengthen political immune systems

Evidence

Most conspiracy theories wilt for want of evidence and approbation. Like gut flora, most conspiracy theories are harmless and some may strengthen the immune system. — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 824

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Conspiracy theories are necessary lymph, not sickly disease, of politics — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 841; Conspiracy theories are best contained socially, not legally — Joseph E. Uscinski and Joseph M. Parent, American Conspiracy Theories, 822; Herd immunity means only a large-enough majority needs inoculation against misinformation — Sander van der Linden, Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects…, 835 (+1 more)