I've been thinking about this for a while. I know a lot of people object to the purposely derisive term, Conspiracy Theorist. So I'm suggesting we brainstorm and come up with a more accurate description of a person who thinks deeply, critically, asks questions, does research, does not automatically follow the crowd. What do you say?
Post your suggestions here and let's see if some clever fren nails it with the perfect term that WE can start using and pushing out into the collective conscience. Thanks.
That's easy. A pattern detector.
These are the features you see most of the type of person who is typically called a "conspiracy theorist":
Can be both open minded and skeptical when analyzing an event
Inquisitive by nature and fearless in execution
Critical thinking always used to interpret the world around them and to reassess one's existing bias when needed.
Understands how to research and self educate
Knowledge of history, especially the darker parts of history most people aren't taught
Ability to recognize patterns and form logical theories based on those patterns regardless of how uncomfortable that theory may make others.