A recent study published in the Journal of Individual Differences has shed light on the psychological factors influencing conspiracy thinking. The research found that existential isolation and alienation are both significant predictors of conspiracy beliefs. However, loneliness did not have a significant impact on such beliefs. Conspiracy theorists are frequently stereotyped as isolated individuals, often depicted as reclusive figures wearing “tinfoil hats.” But this image has evolved significantly, with contemporary research recognizing that conspiracy beliefs are no longer fringe phenomena but are prevalent across various social groups and have considerable influence on major sociopolitical movements. Recent academic focus has explored various psychological aspects of conspiracy beliefs. Previous studies have identified three main motivational needs — epistemic, existential, and social — that conspiracy theories might satisfy. Epistemic needs relate to the desire for knowledge and certainty; existential needs involve a sense of control and security; and social needs include the desire for uniqueness and social standing. Despite these insights, a significant gap remained in understanding how different forms of subjective interpersonal isolation, like loneliness, existential isolation, …