Comment on Why were so many people believers in the conspiracy that 9/11 was an inside job
mods_are_assholes@lemmy.world 1 year agoFunny you mention that, there is a Flat Earth society that was started as a joke with members just arguing for fun.
They were mostly all replaced by true believers by the late 90s, I got to watch it happen.
And it plays out the same way in so many ‘ironic stupidity’ forums.
Dr_Satan@lemm.ee 1 year ago
The true believers have more zip than the careful contemplators, unfortunately.
mods_are_assholes@lemmy.world 1 year ago
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.
Dr_Satan@lemm.ee 1 year ago
I dunno man. The ugly sciencey guy, otoh, is a hard sell. There’s gotta be a third option.
mods_are_assholes@lemmy.world 1 year ago
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.