and democracy's core function ("the true purpose of democracy is not to select the best leaders ... but to facilitate the prompt and peaceful removal of obviously bad ones." according to David Deutsch).
Thus, conspiracy theories are based on a fundamental ignorance or misunderstanding of sociological processes (how decisions are made) or on simple hatred of certain groups.
Dear @zuerich !
I often see Americans arguing conspiracy theories in American movies.
Do Europeans have a different view of conspiracy theories than Americans?