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Obviously the rejection of science stems from many different sources , however I think distrust of authority plays a large role in the problem. Look at the commonly held beliefs we often encounter. The Government is corrupt and doesn't have our best interest at heart, Corporations and Big Business lie to us and sell us products that hurt us or make us sick, Doctors don't care about healing us they want money. Isn't it a simple leap to conclude that scientists are just as corrupt? Are they willing to say and do anything to get published? Get famous? Get Rich?
I'm not arguing that the above is always true but we have to admit that it is a popular belief in todays society. That mistrust causes people to seek out others they can trust, a parent, friend, pastor, guru, teacher, etc who is often times just as uninformed as anybody else and a vicious circle begins to form. Until our society as a whole is given reason to develop a healthy view of the "powers that be" I think we will continue to see the same mistrust of science continue.
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