With controversial figure Alex Jones being let back on X leaving many journalists very unhappy,

the topic of conspiracy theories is on everyone's minds.

So I'm sitting here with Professor Daniel D. Wizal,

whom I will posit the question, is it ever okay to engage with conspiracy theories?

And if so, what are the potential dangers?

You know, conspiracy theories can be dangerous, but they can also be a lot of fun.

But where people might get into trouble is engaging

with conspiracy theories that are off limits when there are plenty of conspiracy theories that you can have a bundle

of fun with without crossing that line into unacceptable territory.

Whether that be Bigfoot, aliens, Russia collusion, or New England Patriots ball deflation.

You don't need to start researching the military industrial complex and big pharma in order to have a great time enjoying conspiracy.

So you're saying it's not about abandoning conspiracy theories altogether, but rather enjoying conspiracy theories responsibly in order to get your fix.

Precisely, you don't need false flags and election interference to have a blast and

enjoying conspiracies, especially when there are so many safe and gratifying conspiracy theories from the

Loch Ness monster to the movie Shazam or even who shot JFK.

Yeah, you just mentioned JFK, but that was once a conspiracy theory that was somewhat tumultuous to talk about.

Well it is a moving target which is why my personal rule of thumb is if they've made a Netflix

doc with a purpose other than to debunk you are generally good to go.

Because yes bringing up pedophile rings or Epstein 10 years ago would be a potential red flag

But as it's got it into mainstream culture, it's now something you can engage with as long as you don't dig too deep

Now how would you respond to critics who say that once a you can engage with as long as you don't dig too deep.

Now how would you respond to critics who say that once a conspiracy theory becomes

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