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by lo_zamoyski 220 days ago
The distinction (as others make) is between conspiracies and conspiracy theories. Of course conspiracies exist. Conspiracy theories, however, are flaky, unsubstantiated substitutes for genuine explanation that hinge on improbable or impossible conditions and powers to hold [0], often in the face of contradictory and much more reasonable alternatives.

[0] https://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2021/01/narrative-thinking-...