This project explores why individuals adopt ‘pseudolaw’— conspiratorial legal arguments that reject state authority and are regularly dismissed as nonsensical in court. Originating in white supremacist circles, pseudolaw today is promoted by diverse groups globally, including left-wing and Indigenous activists. Focusing on such 'counterintuitive' users, I will investigate pseudolaw’s rise and spread through comparative qualitative research. Analysing online networks, and conducting fieldwork and interviews, I will examine the personal and socio-political factors influencing pseudolaw adoption. This will provide insights into disillusionment with state institutions and contribute to discussions on the rise of post-truth and post-democracy among diverse groups in society.