> On balance, it appears that, when it comes to immigration, narratives are more powerful than hard facts in shaping people’s views. Narratives trump facts eve

> On balance, it appears that, when it comes to immigration, narratives are more powerful than hard facts in shaping people’s views. Narratives trump facts every time so expecting people to change their minds based on facts alone is a non-starter. All the conspiracy theories around the pandemic should be convincing evidence for anyone that thinks otherwise. Thousands of people are still dying every day and people continue to refuse vaccination even though the vaccine greatly improves one's chances of survival after contracting the virus.