In a 2011 interview, influential writer and occultist Alan Moore critiqued conspiracy thinking as a source of psychological comfort rather than objective truth. Moore explained that beliefs in overarching control by groups like the Illuminati or intelligence agencies appeal because they suggest someone is 'at the steering wheel' instead of accepting a chaotic, unguided reality. He noted that while powerful institutions exert influence—such as through covert funding operations leading to social problems—they lack the organization for total dominion over human affairs. 'Paranoia is a security blanket, a massive security blanket,' Moore stated, contrasting it with his preference for acknowledging uncertainty. The comments come from the creator of seminal works including Watchmen and V for Vendetta, offering a heterodox perspective from within countercultural and esoteric circles. The full interview is available at harrybravado.com.