| Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
| T56 |
0-208 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Conspiracy theories abound in social and political discourse, but a coordinated research agenda to grapple with their causes and consequences has been developed only in the last decade ([1,2,4,5,10,12,14], p. |
| T57 |
209-212 |
Sentence |
denotes |
3). |
| T58 |
213-282 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Thus, diverse definitions of conspiracy theories have been put forth. |
| T59 |
283-535 |
Sentence |
denotes |
For example, a conspiracy theory can be described as “a subset of false beliefs in which the ultimate cause of an event is believed to be due to a plot by multiple actors working together with a clear goal in mind, often unlawfully and in secret” [14]. |
| T60 |
536-733 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Alternatively, a conspiracy theory can be defined as a belief that an event, situation, or set of people are controlled by unknown or secret forces, which usually have unsavory intentions ([15], p. |
| T61 |
734-739 |
Sentence |
denotes |
103). |
| T62 |
740-977 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Finally, a conspiracy theory can be thought of as a “proposed explanation of events that cites as a main causal factor a small group of persons (the conspirators) acting in secret for their own benefit, against the common good” ([16], p. |
| T63 |
978-981 |
Sentence |
denotes |
2). |
