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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    9 months ago

    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 (the oblivious masses) marching in the right direction. That’s all. Truth is utterly beside the point.