There's a Psychological Link Between Conspiracy Theories And Creationism
Interesting read, not too long, and makes some good points.
There is growing evidence that indulging in conspiracy theories predisposes people to reject scientific findings, from climate change to vaccinations and AIDS. And researchers have now found that teleological thinking also links beliefs in conspiracy theories and creationism.
Teleological and conspiratorial thought share a number of features in common. Core to both ways of thinking is the act of giving things a purpose.
Interesting read, not too long, and makes some good points.