Zatera Ul

Believing something is true because scientists say it’s true is one thing; actually understanding the science yourself is another. I’ve been seeing a disturbing pattern lately, where belief in science is being encouraged at the expense of actual scientific literacy. In this pattern, blind faith in Theory X is good. Outright superstitious faith in Theory X is fine too. Raising questions about Theory X is BAD, and anyone daring to question it is painted as ignorant and anti-science.

I’m not saying that anyone can understand everything in science. But I keep seeing simple, intelligent questions from sane people who want to understand the science dismissed again and again, instead of being met head-on and addressed seriously.

It’s not always only the emperor who isn’t wearing any clothes. Sometimes the scientists working for the emperor aren’t wearing clothes either.