From COVID-19 to climate change, scientists are facing a flood of hate mail, threats and harassment from conspiracy theorists.
From COVID-19 to climate change, scientists are facing a flood of hate mail, threats and harassment from conspiracy theorists.
Beware of anger.
Conspiracy theorists intimidate scientists with anger, but their anger is a bluff to overcome the fear that lies deep within them.
Likewise, defenders of scientists need to stop reacting with fear-based anger against conspiracy theorists.
We need to put aside our anger and just discuss the facts in a straightforward manner to advance science.