Are some conspiracy theories true?

This month we are diving into conspiracy theories. We will begin with a discussion of conspiracy theories in general. What makes them so enticing, when they can get out of hand, and ones that have turned out to be true.

Then we will talk about some of our "favorite" and least favorite conspiracy theories.

FYI: I've deemed 9/11 conspiracy theories out of bounds, so we are going to focus our energies elsewhere during this conversation.

Here's some optional stuff to check out:

This is why people fall for conspiracy theories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4EGEYJ4o7U

Here's why people are falling for conspiracy theories
https://youtu.be/sydha1suOvY?is=dBru6G9jQZCFeoWH

Why we are all attracted to conspiracy theories:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9xtpqXzyfA

11 Conspiracy theories that turned out to be true:
https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/11-unbelievable-conspiracy-theories-that-were-actually-true.htm

The Conspiratorial Mind - Academic Journal Article
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/06/why-people-believe-conspiracy-theories