When Al-Qaeda themselves claimed responsibility, even with overwhelming evidence aside? Why were so many people still reluctant, I was researching about this stuff and was shocked to see people who I respect a lot believe in this

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    This is a flaw in human nature that needs to be resolved before we move forward as a species.

    It is no longer a survival benefit to follow loud, angry people.

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      I dunno man. The ugly sciencey guy is a hard sell. There’s gotta be a third option.

      Smiling grandfather in nice suit? Sexy fascist lady? Furry?

      It’s all theater anyway. The mob does not respond to reason.

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        I think Bill Nye gives us the best template: A kind of sciency guy with a background in media production.

        The mob doesn’t respond to reason but it loves to be entertained, which is why we need more science communicators.

        We need a Bob Ross for STEM.

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          Or we could just do what’s proven to work.

          One lie-spewing puppet for the people who like vanilla. Another for those who prefer chocolate. Maybe a third for those strawberry-loving weirdos.

          We want to keep them marching in the right direction. That’s all. Truth is utterly beside the point.