Proctor found that ignorance spreads when firstly, many people do not understand a concept or fact and secondly, when special interest groups – like a commercial firm or a political group – then work hard to create confusion about an issue. In the case of ignorance about tobacco and climate change, a scientifically illiterate society will probably be more susceptible to the tactics used by those wishing to confuse and cloud the truth.Yes. Absolutely.
Why do Psychologists and Pharmas suddenly spring to mind???
(edit, oh and the food/diet industry.)
If you don't know what causes your misery...
And you aren't taught effective ways to prevent it-
And someone can make money selling you ineffective treatments-
Well then, they are going to bombard you with high-intensity bullshit.
Amirite Bruce? Oprah?
