A history of FLICC: the 5 techniques of science denial — John Cook

Summary:
This is useful not only as a primer on recognizing and rebutting science denialism but also as a contribution to critical thinking in general.I should be obvious by now that dismissing something as "conspiracy theory" without an adequate foundation is just another means of discrediting opponents and  achieving narrative control. But there are conspiracy theories out there that need debunking based on sound reasoning grounded in evidence.Crazy UncleA history of FLICC: the 5 techniques of science denial John Cook hat tip to Yves Smith at Naked CapitalismSee also by John CookUsing critical thinking to analyze misinformation

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Mike Norman considers the following as important: conspiracy theory, critical thinking, logic, reasoning, science denial

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