Low Tolerance for Ambiguity Drives Conspiracy Beliefs Following Capitol Riot Study

New research identifies a low tolerance for ambiguity and a perceived sense of injustice as the primary psychological traits driving individuals toward conspiracy theories.These findings align with the real-world cases of January 6 rioters documented in Noelle Cook's new book exploring the intersection of spirituality and extremist beliefs.The study suggests that addressing underlying psychological needs for certainty is more critical than education or intelligence in reducing the prevalence of these narratives.