Looks like we're going to have an interesting chat CTD. Rarely have I met anyone so drippingly sarcastic and full of disdain for science and scientists, coupled with conveniently ignoring points I've made. I'm going to enjoy this.

In the meantime, you might like the consider the following. It was originally posted by RAZD.

Cognitive dissonance

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Cognitive dissonance is a psychological term describing the uncomfortable tension that may result from having two conflicting thoughts at the same time, or from engaging in behavior that conflicts with one's beliefs.
In simple terms, it can be the filtering of information that conflicts with what one already believes, in an effort to ignore that information and reinforce one's beliefs.
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This leads some people who feel dissonance to seek information that will reduce dissonance and avoid information that will increase dissonance. People who are involuntarily exposed to information that increases dissonance are likely to discount that information, either by ignoring it, misinterpreting it, or denying it.

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Of course a simple way to discount the information is to decide that all the people telling it are insane. Or lying. Or weaving fairy tales.