What is left of irrationality?

In his recent book Bad Beliefs and Why They Happen to Good People, Neil Levy argues that conspiracy theories result from the same rational processes underlie epistemic success. While we think many of Levy’s points are valuable, like criticism myth individual cognition emphasis on importance one’s social environment, believe account overlooks some important aspects. We argue deference is an active process, as such can be helped or hindered by virtues vices. With this in mind, holders bad beliefs acquire more responsibility than considered Levy.