Why We SHOULD Dive Into Conspiracy Theories To Try To Explain America’s Dysfunction

A Response To Jesse Singal's Article

“If the truth is stranger than fiction, what if fiction is the truth?”

Yesterday, I read a thought-provoking article¹ by

Alex Berenson

. Berenson critiqued Pfizer’s decision to produce a commercial ad that, intriguingly, ended with a focus on cancer. After tuning into the halftime show, I also happened to catch this ad and thought it very strange, so I was moved to comment² on his article.

My theory, or rather my conspiracy theory, is that Pfizer is preparing for a new wave of diseases, specifically cancer. This comment resonated with many individuals, leading me to reflect on our society’s perception of conspiracy theories.

Here on my Substack, I specialize in what I call ‘conspiratorial politics’: how have conspiracies affected our society and our reality? Yet, I’ve observed that many investigative journalists shy away from conspiracy theories, often viewing them in a negative light. As the saying goes, “the truth is stranger than fiction,” so what if fiction is the truth? What if conspiracies are t…