Conspiracy Theories, Myths, Skepticism, and 9/11: their Impact on Democracy

A discussion of conspiracy theories, myths and skepticism is presented. The
importance of skepticism in a society in which myths may be deliberately created by
authorities to manipulate the public is stressed. A range of methods of avoiding
acceptance of myths, including application of the scientific method, is demonstrated using
the events of 9/11. A clear understanding of events, unclouded by myths, is essential for
the proper functioning of a democracy