Conspiracy Theories

I believe that the public loves conspiracy theories because they are used to explain phenomena that we may otherwise not understand. Conspiracy theories are fun to hear and read about, whether they are true or not. People tend to be superstitious which is why the 11-11-11 date garnered so much media attention. I believe that the existence of a powerful, wealthy group of individuals controlling the world is not impossible. However, if such a group exists and said group really does control the entire world, then no meaningful information connecting the group with world occurances would be readily available. I do not believe that the vast majority of what we are fed through the media and government accurately displays even half of what is going on in America and around the world. I also do not listen to the radio and watch TV only sparingly due to my disdain for commercialism, mainstream entertainment, and the media as a whole. I do occasionally get the feeling that such media often attempts to brainwash viewers into believing a set of beliefs without offering alternative viewpoints. I believe is is up to every individual to resist these forces and to become more educated about the world and their surroundings.