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The problem comes when preference has been based on something that becomes shown objectively false. People are so attached to their preference that they dismis
by Nursie 5y ago
The problem comes when preference has been based on something that becomes shown objectively false.
People are so attached to their preference that they dismiss facts and attack the whole concept of knowledge to maintain that preference.
- mensetmanusman 5y agoWho has the objective falsifications? Is it actually a preference of risk reduction and complexity? Would be interested to hear your example.
- Nursie 5y agoFor instance when science shows that burning fossil fuels causes environmental problems. Rational preference would be to take that into account and consider risks and potential mitigation into the preference to keep using them. What we observe in much of the political sphere however, is often just abject denial to maintain the current preference.
- mensetmanusman 5y agoGood example. I wonder if those in power who make money from coal plants know that they are causing some harm while they are causing some good (providing power) just prefer to deal with the pollution issues after they are dead :)