Came across this post explaining how deniers’ work. Spot on.
- Pretend there’s still a debate between experts. That there’s no consensus. If proved wrong, pretend consensus doesn’t mean anything anyway.
- Pretend the PhDs on your side are top notch, all time world class, scientists. If proved wrong, pretend expertise doesn’t mean anything anyway.
- Pretend the PhDs on your side are top notch, world class scientists. If proved wrong, complain about “Ad Hominem”.
- Pretend your alternative theory is about to overcome the status quo, even though in reality, virtually no one knowledgeable cares about it.
- Discard any evidences you’re presented. Then claim, “there are no evidences”.
- When cornered, never acknowledge. Don’t even wonder why you’re cornered. Just skip to your next argument. Next time you get, serve again the very argument you were cornered with.
- When cornered, never acknowledge. Instead, ask another question. That’ll let you deny you’re cornered, as you can argue you won’t pursue the discussion as long…
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