Very eloquently written. I like the way you think - followed.
I think that confirmation bias has a role to play in many pseudo-scientific claims as well. Individuals look for evidence that confirms their theories and they conveniently ignore the cases that go against them. Ideas that are confirmed, become ingrained within us.
I think that ego (as in the "self" or identity) also plays a role. Ideas become a part of who a person is and the individual becomes attached to them. This is why people often get defensive when we question their ideas. They aren't just defending their idea, they are defending themselves.
@xmachina is your name derived from the movie Ex Machina? That was one of my favorites.
Thank you @leaky20 . Yes, you are absolutely spot on . People when challenged on the basis of some verified facts contradicting their claims, often take it personally. I'm using that name mostly because I'm a big fan of machines, and anything to do with technology. But, yes that film partially inspired me.
Nice. Yeah, I agree that the whole AI/machine concept is quite fascinating. There is a lot of controversy on the topic as well, so It will be interesting to see where it goes.
Well, I look forward to reading more of your posts. I'm always looking for individuals who create content that gets me thinking or that can inspire a discussion.