Because it is a libertarian think tank that gathered these people, is running their website, and likely established the whole thing. The mansion-looking buildi

Because it is a libertarian think tank that gathered these people, is running their website, and likely established the whole thing. The mansion-looking building on the website where these scientist appear to be posing in front of is the HQ of institute. So it is driven by political interests rather than lives. This is just a careful gathering of contrarian scientists so they can make a political declaration. American Institute for Economic Research. They own the website, they hosted and sponsored the scientists, and they're the ones driving this. Likely backed by political interests.