Fantasy archaeology fosters distrust of expertise and gives shape to a feeling that people are being lied to, suggesting evidence is hidden. This undermines trust in institutions and expertise.
Conspiracy thinking and distrust of institutions fuel pseudo‑archaeology
Key facts
- Fantasy archaeology frames mainstream scholars as gatekeepers suppressing truth.
- Distrust of expertise extends to science, medicine, and politics, amplifying conspiratorial mindsets.
- The belief system uses the 'suppression fallacy' to claim hidden evidence.
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