Why do some people believe the Moon missions are fake, and can they even be convinced otherwise? This question became relevant again after the Artemis 2 mission, when online comments full of conspiracy theories attracted massive attention.

According to psychologist Nikola Erceg, conspiracy beliefs do not stem from a lack of information but fulfill deep psychological needs - they help people understand the world and feel control over uncertainty. Research shows that between 5 and 10 percent of people dispute the lunar missions.

Social media algorithms amplify such beliefs by creating "information bubbles." But recent studies also show a bright spot - conversations with artificial intelligence can shift conspiracy beliefs by approximately 20 percent through patient and personalized dialogue.

Technical expert Zdravko Terze explains that the Artemis mission fundamentally differs from Apollo - the goal is building permanent infrastructure, not short visits. Modern safety standards are stricter, and the 1.3-second signal delay explains the video quality. With 34 international participants independently monitoring the mission, large-scale fraud is practically impossible.