Pseudoscience thrives in a climate of ignorance from "summary" of The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan
In a society where scientific knowledge is lacking, pseudoscience finds fertile ground to flourish. The absence of critical thinking and empirical evidence allows for the spread of unfounded claims and superstitions. Pseudoscientific beliefs often appeal to emotions, personal anecdotes, and intuition rather than rigorous scientific investigation. Without a solid foundation in scientific literacy, individuals may be more susceptible to accepting pseudoscientific ideas at face value. The lack of understanding of the scientific method and principles of evidence-based reasoning leaves people vulnerable to manipulation by those peddling pseudoscientific theories. In such a climate of ignorance, misinformation can easily spread and take root in the collective consciousness. Pseudoscience often...
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