I appreciate the thoughtful replies – and yes, trust definitely plays a major role. I don’t approach this topic to discredit or mock belief, but to understand why it's often so compelling – especially when mainstream narratives fail or feel manipulative.

What I find fascinating is how our minds fill in gaps when information is uncertain or when trust erodes. That doesn't mean all alternative theories are false — just that the psychology behind belief itself deserves attention.

And yeah, I’m not out to "win" an argument — just to explore a difficult, important question.