A survey from the National Academy of Sciences suggests most Americans now believe in at least one conspiracy theory. A Missouri researcher says the key to bringing those believers back into mainstream society is leading with empathy.

Avoiding uncomfortable conversations at holiday gatherings may no longer be as simple as avoiding talk of politics and religion.

That’s because more than 75% of Americans now agree with at least one conspiracy theory, according to a survey published by the National Academy of Sciences last year.

But Chris Conner, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Missouri , says there are some helpful strategies for facing off with someone who is determined to discuss how the upper echelons of society are conspiring to make everyone's lives mis

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