Ideology trumps evidence for most homo sapiens. Science denial takes place across the political and religious spectra. (Interestingly, vaccine refusal is a form of science denial that crosses political boundaries.)
What they all have in common are traits of conspiracy-theory thinking.
"First, cast doubt on the science. Second, question the personal motives and integrity of the scientists. Third, magnify genuine disagreements among scientists, and cite nonexperts with minority opinions as authorities. Fourth, exaggerate the potential harm caused by the issue at hand. Fifth, frame issues as a threat to personal freedom. And sixth, claim that acceptance would repudiate a key philosophy, religious belief, or practice of a group." –Sean Carroll on how to spot denialism as opposed to science
Read other answers by Craig Good on Quora:
- Is there an atheist who disagrees with the mainstream opinion that global warming is man-made?
- Question That Contains Assumptions: Why do people hate Young Earth creationists?
- Is climate change real?
from Quora http://ift.tt/1rsoJhR
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