I ran across the FLICC model of science denial a while ago while reading _How to Talk to a Science Denier_ by Lee McIntyre. I can say that throughout the years of engaging flat-earthers, stop-the-stealers, creationists, Covid deniers, vaccine skeptics, QAnon believers, and the like, I have faced every one of the techniques outlined. ([Image Source](https://skepticalscience.com/history-FLICC-5-techniques-science-denial.html))
@johnnylogic that’s a useful link. Thanks for sharing!
@johnnylogic I’ve argued that all science denial, including antivax, is a conspiracy theory. https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/all-science-denial-is-a-form-of-conspiracy-theory/
@gorskon @johnnylogic Yes science denial dates back to days of Copernicus and Gallileo because they contradicted the Bible. I think you could have added more about the role of Christians and churches in science denial.
@johnnylogic @gorskon Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.
@gorskon @johnnylogic I have a similar argument in my dissertation.
@johnnylogic Thanks for the book suggestion! I just requested it from my library.
@johnnylogic This is excellent.
@johnnylogic john has made it quite robust.
Two more things to keep in mind in addition to the above:
* **Brandolini's Law**: "The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude larger than is needed to produce it." Also known as the **bullshit asymmetry principle**.
* **The Gish Gallop**: A rhetorical technique in which a person in a debate attempts to overwhelm their opponent by providing an excessive number of arguments with no regard for the accuracy or strength of those arguments.
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