Why?
I still read the newspaper and watch a morning news show . . . More accurately, I tape the news program, then fast forward the segments causing me anxiety, and skim the newspaper for stories that interest me. There are a few.
The number of days remaining in the year is always mentioned.
There are eighty-three days left in 2021.
The days are flying by, and highlights another news alert; the short supply of basic items and more importantly items on peoples’ Christmas list. . . Not holiday, Christmas!
I will be curious to see this news-story’s trickle-down affect over the next two months. The supply shortage will more than likely go away. But what is not going away is vaccination resistance and many are asking; why?
Alan Alda’s interview on his podcast, Clear & Vivid, with author Lee McIntyre addressed the issue.
McIntyre attended the Flat Earther convention in Denver, Colorado, hoping to understand the thinking of those who believe strongly that the earth is flat. Perhaps, like myself, you might think the convention a joke or spoof; possibly a metaphor for a comedy show.
No! It was a serious convention.
McIntyre attended the convention to gather information he hoped would combat disbelievers of global warming and change, his real passion and topic of most recent book.
The experience was eye opening for the author. Attendees attempted to convert him to their belief that the world is flat.
McIntryre was unscathed and determined attendees shared five traits;
- Cherry picked facts, believing only some, i.e., The Santa Marie never returned.
- Believe in conspiracy theories, i.e., Queen Isabella wanted revenge.
- Quoted fake experts (people who lack legitimate credential’s) and denigrated real experts, i.e., Christopher Columbus needed glasses.
- Express illogical reasoning, i.e., the world is flat because you don’t fall off.
- Want Science to be perfect,.i.e., Lemons can’t cure scurvy.
. . . just saying
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