Why is Leo so anti conspracy theories?

[Shermaningeorgia]

Governments can and do abuse power. That’s indisputable. 
Conspiracy theorists often are a mix of egoists who claim the truth or those legitimately highly sceptical of power. 
 

 

[Shermaningeorgia]

On 10/03/2026 at 11:04 AM, lennart said:

From an epistemic point of view I don't understand Leos categorical rejection of conspiracy theories. I do understand that a lot of conspiracy theorists are epistemically bankrupt but that doesn't mean that conspiracy theories as a whole are stupid or wrong. A few core conspiracy theories are actually correct and I think it is ignorant to just disregard all of them.

@Leo Gura btw note that I am coming from a place of respect for your work thats why I am surprised about your position on that one.

It is naive to think that power cannot be used 

[Ramasta9]

Watch this video, you may start to understand why Leo (and many others) do not wish or cannot see outside their own comfort box. 

Most people prefer a safe and comforting prison than a wild and unpredictable life.

One is for those who simply want to survive, the other is for those who are brave enough to live truly and thrive.

The spell is so strong that even the brightest minds are consumed and enslaved by it.

 

Edited 17 hours ago by Ramasta9