Uncertainty is uncomfortable and affects our judgment . Conspiracy theories offer a simplistic, reductionist explanation for the phenomenon that doesn’t make sense and usually gives the audience someone to blame. Subscribing to conspiracy theories reduces. Being part of a group that believes or is searching for “clues” adds to that feeling by creating a sense of belonging fueled by moral certitude.
of his tremendous success as a Hollywood director, not any direct expertise with that particular equipment or in marine engineering.and love inherent in the Titanic narrative helped elevate the search and rescue efforts to locate the Titan. Being saved means surviving, something we all have a vested interest in. We are reassured by successful rescues as they increase our sense of agency and hope.
Although social media provides a useful platform for sharing information, events like the Titan incident highlight the ugly side that drives content creation without consideration for accuracy and certainly with no regard for grieving families. While it’s easy to see how the Titan submersible incident captured and fueled speculation, it also exposes a lack of compassion and critical thinking, not to mention an excess of hubris.