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Yes this is the challenge. And worsening that challenge is the fact that knowledgeable people tend to be utterly un-interested in endlessly discussing discredi
by whybroke 10y ago
Yes this is the challenge.
And worsening that challenge is the fact that knowledgeable people tend to be utterly un-interested in endlessly discussing discredited, unsubstantiated or nonsensical theories, only to find the listener is simply not listening anyway. An understandable preference.
But the result is surprise at the number and influence of climate change deniers when they suddenly emerge in force.
- m3rc 10y agoThe problem of convincing un believers is more of a cultural and language issue than a rhetorical one. When we analytically look at these sort of people it turns out being shown data that conflicts with their views will at best leave them just as resolute, and at worst INCREASE their disbelief. I don't have a clue what the answer is, but it's something totally different from how academics and scientists talk to each other.