When Al-Qaeda themselves claimed responsibility, even with overwhelming evidence aside? Why were so many people still reluctant, I was researching about this stuff and was shocked to see people who I respect a lot believe in this

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      I think the weaponization of ignorance is a more nuanced subject than a binary choice.

      There is no merit in pushing significantly disproven ‘theories’ like flat earthism.

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          Funny you mention that, there is a Flat Earth society that was started as a joke with members just arguing for fun.

          They were mostly all replaced by true believers by the late 90s, I got to watch it happen.

          And it plays out the same way in so many ‘ironic stupidity’ forums.

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              This is a flaw in human nature that needs to be resolved before we move forward as a species.

              It is no longer a survival benefit to follow loud, angry people.

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                  I think Bill Nye gives us the best template: A kind of sciency guy with a background in media production.

                  The mob doesn’t respond to reason but it loves to be entertained, which is why we need more science communicators.

                  We need a Bob Ross for STEM.