a colloquial term for referring to unconventional theories about current or historical events as unfounded, outlandish, or irrational
a formulated set of ideas that offer an alternative theory (usually involving multiple conspirators and an underlying conspiracy or scheme) that challenges a prevailing thought on a notable or historical event
a hypothesis that some events were caused by the intractable secret machinations of undemocratic individuals
an unproveable scheme describing connections between events and people that would not normally be deduced
a theory that claims an event or series of events is the result of secret manipulations by two or more individuals or an organization, rather
a theory that defies an official or dominant understanding of events, under the claim that those events are not natural occurences but the result of manipulations by two or more individuals or various secretive powers or conspiracies
a theory that defies common historical or current understanding of events, under the claim that those events are the result of manipulations by one or more secretive powers or conspiracies
a theory that identifies an event or a number of sequential events that are caused by secret or covert manipulation by individuals or organisations
a theory which attempts to explain historical or current events as the result of a conspiracy (or conspiracies)
a type of argument suggesting alternative explanations, hidden information, and sinister motives behind what are commonly considered straightforward historic or current events
a type of argument that alleges an alternative explanation, secret coordination and sinister motive to what is commonly believed to be a straightforward historical or current event
conspiracy theory. The official account that the 9/11/01 attack was perpetrated by teams of Islamic hijackers is an example of a conspiracy theory. However, the term conspiracy theory is usually used to derisively characterize any theories that contradict the offical theory.
A conspiracy theory attempts to explain the ultimate cause of an event or chain of events (usually political, social, or historical events) as a secret, and often deceptive, plot by a covert alliance of powerful or influential people or organizations. Many conspiracy theories claim that major events in history have been dominated by conspirators who manipulate political happenings from behind the scenes.
Conspiracy Theory is a 1997 thriller comedy directed by Richard Donner. It stars Mel Gibson as Jerry Fletcher, an eccentric taxi driver who believes that many world events are actually government conspiracies. Jerry is infatuated with an assistant district attorney named Alice Sutton (Julia Roberts), whom Jerry once saved.
