favor model contrasts deep conspiracy theories shallow ones according rothbard shallow theorist observes event asks ''cui bono'' benefits jumping conclusion posited beneficiary responsible covertly influencing events hand deep conspiracy theorist begins hunch seeks evidence rothbard describes latter activity matter confirming certain facts one 's initial paranoia lack evidence belief conspiracy theories generally based evidence faith believer noam chomsky contrasts conspiracy theory
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