I would expand this topic to represent why it is people have difficulty following the rigors of objective scientific method, therefore they either become denialists on one end or.....they are swayed by fast-crash pseudo-science on the other.
they 'cherry pick' the facts and studies that back up what they already believe to be true."
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where is this denial of science coming from? A big part of the problem, the researchers found, is that people associate scientific conclusions with political or social affiliations.
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scientific facts are being wielded like weapons in a struggle for cultural supremacy
To concede that BAU might live another day might be construed as tacit support for BAU.
This...will...not...do.
Therefore in order to reinforce the proper political or social affiliation towards a more favorable future, one must hold onto the dream of:
Feel free to rebut.
