Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Conversation
The Conversation
Tylor Cosgrove, Lecturer in Psychology, Adelaide University

Why do educated people fall for conspiracy theories? It could be narcissism

If there are two things the internet loves talking about, it’s conspiracy theories, and who may or may not be a narcissist.

Misinformation and conspiratorial thinking are long-running concerns, while narcissism has become TikTok’s favourite armchair diagnosis.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.