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Scientism as the new religion. This gradual shift from the feeling-based dogmas to dogmas based on shallow knowledge is, in fact, a sign of progress, that the m
by akomtu 5y ago
Scientism as the new religion. This gradual shift from the feeling-based dogmas to dogmas based on shallow knowledge is, in fact, a sign of progress, that the majority of the populace starts putting knowledge before feelings.
- puffoflogic 5y agoWhat's weird is that until COVID, scientism was on the way out of favor, with the sidelining of the New Atheists (Tyson, Hitchens, et al). It's funny how the movement managed to get revived just before it stepped through the pearly gates, as it were.
- olivermarks 5y agoSadly much of what passes for 'science' these days is actually slanted persuasion, feeling/fear manipulation and cancel culture