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This article is trying to interpret why people believe in conspiracy, and affects them in a way that changes their perspective on the world around them. First of all, people have a better chance of believing in conspiracy theories if something in their own life doesn't make sense, and their trying to find solutions, also someone personality can also be a factor if they believe in conspiracy theories. When people believe in conspiracy theories it doesn't change their attitude towards the world, but instead they wear a mask to hide themselves from the world. Many of these people feel out of place were it is hard for them to interact and socialize in the world so they use the conspiracy theory to make them different or unique to the world. Van Prooijen, Jan-willem, "When Consequence size predicts beliefs in conspiracy theories: The moderating role of perspective talking," Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. Nov2014, Vol. 55, p63-73. 11p. Radnitz, Scott, "Is belief in conspiracy theories pathological? A survey experiment on the cognitive roots of extreme suspicion," British Journal of Political Science. Jan2017, Vol. 47, issue 1. p113-129. 17p. Morella, Michael, “The Uncertain Powers of Ideas,” U.S. News Digital Weekly. April. 11, 2014, Vol. 6, Issue 15. P17-17. 1p.