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    The document discusses how to approach people with delusional beliefs. It argues that the problem is not entirely with conspiracy theorists themselves, but also with how science approaches them. Shaming people is not an effective way to change their minds, as that shows a lack of empathy for understanding their perspective. While some beliefs like flat earth theory are clearly wrong, these individuals represent missed opportunities for scientific minds, as their natural curiosity could benefit science if guided properly. We should seek to be more inclusive of different views and do more to educate people, rather than holding them in contempt.

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    The document discusses how to approach people with delusional beliefs. It argues that the problem is not entirely with conspiracy theorists themselves, but also with how science approaches them. Shaming people is not an effective way to change their minds, as that shows a lack of empathy for understanding their perspective. While some beliefs like flat earth theory are clearly wrong, these individuals represent missed opportunities for scientific minds, as their natural curiosity could benefit science if guided properly. We should seek to be more inclusive of different views and do more to educate people, rather than holding them in contempt.

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    ON DELUSIONAL PEOPLE

    “The problem I see is actually not from the side of the conspiracy theorists. It is
    actually from our side, from the side of science. Very often it is difficult not to
    look down. My friend said, ‘Sometimes the way to change somebody’s mind is to
    shame them’. I don’t think that is the last resort, ever. This is the same as saying
    that if a kid doesn’t get a particular subject, it’s not your fault as their teacher, it
    is their fault. I do not believe that. It is you haven’t developed your empathy to
    see from their point of view where they’re getting stuck.”

    DR. SPIROS MICHALAKIS, Physicist

    “We can’t blame it all on people being delusional. Truthers, flat-earthers, anti-
    vaxxers… When we leave people behind, we leave bright minds to mutate and
    stagnate. These folks are potential scientists gone completely wrong. Their
    natural inquisitiveness and rejection of norms could be beneficial to science if
    they were more scientifically-literate.

    So every flat-earther shouldn’t be held with contempt, but serve as a reminder


    of a scientist that could’ve been, someone that fell through the cracks. And we,
    as ambassadors of science, are called upon to do more.”

    LAMAR GLOVER, Physicist

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