hmichellerose on Nostr: Ahh conspiracy theories. One of the best argument against them is the classic ...

Ahh conspiracy theories. One of the best argument against them is the classic meme/joke “My gut is that most conspiracy theorists have never been project managers. Their optimism is adorable.” And it’s a good point. How on earth could you pull off some massive project like that and not have anyone rat you out? Well, it’s looking like ‘transgressions’, and networks of transgressors, might be the answer.

Here is the theory. I imagine this could start off with at little as two people. The theory is horrific, but simple. They both ‘transgress’, together. They do something truly awful. So awful that they would surely be destroyed by anyone who found out. Now because they have done this together it is a case of mutually assured destruction. They will not rat the other out because surely they will suffer the same punishment.

Then they slowing gather more people into their group. They can attract people if they are in positions of power. Celebrities, CEO’s, Politicians, etc. They go and find those looking to ‘sell their soul’ for fame and fortune. And on unfortunately, there isn’t a shortage of those types of people. They pursue people who are also currently in or trying to be in positions of power. After some time they get a network that spans all kinds of industries. Law enforcement, journalism, academia, media, politics, entertainment, etc.

Once this network of mutually assured destruction is in place, everyone has all the incentive to keep it hidden. With such a powerful bond and incentive to support one another, they can pull off some wild stuff.

Now there will always be someone who will ‘rat them out’. Some low level worker who saw something, someone who was victimized by a member of the group, etc. However, if you have a large and powerful enough network, those whistle blowers will get dismissed as crazy. The police will decline to launch an investigation. The media will deride the accuser, accuse them of just looking for money. The accused will hangout with celebrities. Journalistic reports will get squashed by editors.

Also, our own psychology will prevent us from seeing the truth. No one wants to believe that the world is being manipulated by a ring of pedo cannibals. That’s just a horrible realization. And unless the evidence slaps us in the face, we will dismiss it simply for our own comfort.

And that’s how it happens. I’m sorry. Sometimes reality really sucks.