Stupidity
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/stupidity/
By Mark Crislip
The Science-Based Medicine article explores the idea of “stupidity” and why people cling to faulty beliefs even when evidence contradicts them. It explains how cognitive biases, social pressures, and information gaps fuel mistaken conclusions, and highlights the danger of labelling others as simply “stupid.” The piece urges careful scrutiny of arguments, better critical thinking, and clearer science communication to reduce harm from misinformation.
