#denialism


# politics    

absolutely tarrific: what happens when your leaders are frozen in time

Our world is changing rapidly. Our culture, leaders, systems, and worldviews? Not so much. And this is becoming a downright apocalyptic problem.
absolutely tarrific: what happens when your leaders are frozen in time

# space    

the real reason why some people still think the moon landing was a hoax

The idea that the Moon landing was faked has by now been debunked by just about everyone and their twice removed sister-in-law's grandma. So, how is it still around?!
the real reason why some people still think the moon landing was a hoax

# education    

the forgotten power of science fiction

We live in a world science fiction and dreams built. Then we let the worst among us turn it into a nightmare.
the forgotten power of science fiction

# tech    

the disaster that is the u.s. science and technology committee

The House Science and Technology Committee continues to plunge deeper and deeper into denialism and inanity.
the disaster that is the u.s. science and technology committee

# science    

yes, being a global warming denier does pay

Amazingly, professional global warming and climate change denialists are not doing what they're doing out of the goodness of their hearts...
yes, being a global warming denier does pay

# science    

an anecdotal example of denialist logic

Playing peekaboo with weather and mistaking it for climate across the entire planet is really not something to advertise publicly...
an anecdotal example of denialist logic

# science    

just when you think something is undeniable…

Believe it or not, there's a growing group of people trying to cherry-pick a medical case that obesity isn't bad for you.
just when you think something is undeniable…

# science    

why it's so hard to argue with a famous crank

In response to a lengthy presentation debunking his claims, Christopher Monckton did the only thing he knows how to do: throw a massive tantrum.
why it's so hard to argue with a famous crank

# science    

whatever you do, don't call them denialists?

Michael Fitzpatrick's bold new idea for combatting denialism and attacks on scientific fact: pretend denialists always argue in good faith and don't call them out on their denialism.
whatever you do, don't call them denialists?

# science    

how the mass media fuels denialism

When it comes to science denial and illiteracy, the media is one of the biggest source of bad information and misleading opinions.
how the mass media fuels denialism

# sex    

sex, drugs, and a clinical case of denial

Despite decades of experiments and mountains of evidence, there are still activists who refuse to believe HIV causes AIDS. And they have blood on their hands.
sex, drugs, and a clinical case of denial