Re: Brin: Arguing Doesn't Work: Fact Vs Belief

Matthew Bos <malamute1200-/[email protected]>
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>> New research suggests that misinformed people rarely change their
>> minds when presented with the facts
>> ? and often become even more attached to their beliefs. The
>> finding raises questions about a key principle
>> of a strong democracy: that a well-informed electorate is best.
>>
>
> This is why it is futile to argue with religionists.
>

WTG wrote:

That is obvious.  Anyone who professes a belief in something unprovable 
(or provably false) is a denialist.

In light of this, what should we call people who do not have belief in C02 based global warming?

Denier No Longer Maru,
Matthew
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