“Why won’t they accept the facts?” “Why can’t they accept the facts?” Such laments can be heard everywhere, on every topic and on all sides. Scientists who make breakthrough discoveries wonder why their mainstream colleagues do not share the excitement and jump on the bandwagon but rather resist, often vigorously, refusing to acknowledge the validity of the novelty (1).
“Alternative facts” naturally trump objective reality
“Alternative facts” naturally trump objective…
“Alternative facts” naturally trump objective reality
“Why won’t they accept the facts?” “Why can’t they accept the facts?” Such laments can be heard everywhere, on every topic and on all sides. Scientists who make breakthrough discoveries wonder why their mainstream colleagues do not share the excitement and jump on the bandwagon but rather resist, often vigorously, refusing to acknowledge the validity of the novelty (1).