What is the definition of Premises Research?

Premises research is like the superhero of academic investigations, but instead of saving the world, it's more like a detective trying to solve a mystery that's way too convoluted and stuffy for the average citizen. It involves diving deep into a subject, gathering all sorts of evidence (which can range from dusty old books to questionable online sources), and trying to piece together a coherent narrative that might just be more like a conspiracy theory than a factual account.

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Here's a dash of the edgy, unsettling example: "The premises research for the 'Eternal Vacation' conspiracy theory started with a single grain of sand from an alien spaceship, but it spiraled out of control, leading to a labyrinth of conspiracy theorists convinced their theories were the only truth."