​Would I like to change it? If so, how?

To change something, first get clear on exactly what you 'd like to change by asking “What is this?”

Next ask “Would I like to change it?” To change something, you must truly desire it and be willing to do whatever it takes.

Then you can ask “If so, how?” Can you change anyone else? No. The only thing you can change is you and your points of view. For example, when friends, family or perfect strangers reprimand you for being a conspiracy theory/government-trusting idiot and that you're WRONG WRONG WRONG to believe the conspiracies/government. Not much fun for you, is it? 

So what else is possible? Stop talking to them (no reprimands if there's no contact). Put your own points of view away, push all your barriers down, smile and ask them genuine questions about their points of view (you never know, if you ask the right questions with genuine interest they might learn something new...and so might you).

Or notice your buttons and smile when people push them. Consider your friends, family and even perfect strangers are cute for trying to save you from your idiotic belief in conspiracies/governments, saying “Thanks so much. Tell me more."  Then shut up, listen, nod and listen some more till they run out of steam.

​Just because you listen to their stories, doesn't mean you have to buy them.