>Almost everyone has someone they trust so much that even the most insane conspiracy theory would be entertained at least for awhile if that trusted person brought it up.

What's wrong with that?

If someone you trust brings up a crazy idea, it should be considered. Maybe for a day, maybe for an hour, maybe for a half second, but it shouldn't be dismissed immediately no matter what.

There's nothing wrong with it, but it is NOT desired at scale.

And as individuals we should build up those relationships in reality (not online) because they're incredibly helpful.

Can't have people being exposed to diversity of thought! Not by people they like, what if someone is wrong!

... I'm all about low hanging fruit in moderation, and not trying to fix human behavior. I'll keep waiting to see when that is back in vogue.

I mean remember when the wuhan lab thing was a total conspiracy theory. Or when masks were supposedly (not airborne) not needed and you just had to wash your hands more. All sorts of fringe stuff sometimes turns out to be true. But you know sometimes you get pizzagate but it’s the price we pay.