#untenable

[eliteprepsat]

[nataliakins]

'Untenable' - short film by Damien Lang, 2023

[daily-cool-words]

Today's word of the day is...

Untenable

[Adjective]

Definition: (Especially of a position of view) Unable to be defended against attack or objective.

Example Sentence: Though his argument seemed rational at first, it was untenable.

[kick-the-clouds]

Science Denialism: The Ultimate Hobby for the Misguided

Welcome to the world where facts are optional, and opinions reign supreme. Yes, we’re talking about science denialism, the pastime of choice for those who find reality just a tad too inconvenient.

The Art of Denial

Science denialism is like choosing to believe the Earth is flat because round things are just too mainstream. It’s the ultimate exercise in selective hearing, where evidence is ignored in favor of gut feelings and conspiracy theories. Who needs peer-reviewed studies when you have a YouTube video with ominous music and a guy in a basement?

Why It’s So Easy

Denying science is as easy as pie—no, easier. It’s like choosing to believe that calories don’t count if you eat standing up. The allure lies in its simplicity. You don’t need to understand complex data or pesky scientific methods. Just pick a belief, any belief, and stick with it. It’s like a buffet of ignorance, and you can have as much as you want.

The Science of Recovery

But fear not, dear denialists, for science is here to save you from yourselves. Think of science as the friend who tells you that, no, you can’t live on pizza alone. It offers a path back to reality, with evidence and logic as your guiding stars. It’s like a GPS for your brain, recalculating your route every time you take a wrong turn into the land of misinformation.

Pre-Bunking the Criticisms

“But science changes all the time!” cry the critics. Yes, it does. That’s called progress. It’s like updating your phone’s software to fix bugs and improve performance. Science evolves, and that’s a good thing. It’s not flip-flopping; it’s learning. Imagine if we still believed in leeches as the cure-all for every ailment. Progress, folks. Embrace it.

Calls to Action

So, what can you do? Start by questioning your own beliefs. Are they based on evidence or just a stubborn refusal to accept facts? Engage with scientific literature, not just headlines. Talk to experts, not just your uncle who thinks the moon landing was faked. And most importantly, be open to changing your mind. It’s not a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of growth.

Conclusion: Embrace Reality

In the end, science denialism is a choice—a choice to ignore the wealth of knowledge available to us. But remember, reality doesn’t care about your beliefs. It just is. So, why not embrace it? After all, the truth may be stranger than fiction, but it’s also a lot more useful.

[nickandros]

EVERY TIME. the murder suicide gets me. every time.

[rigil-kentauris]

sksljdksjdksl im HOWLING i have a reputation okay for @otterwithaknife @plaidyart and @cultistzenyatta

AYMERIC DE FINAL FANTASY

okay im circling wasted potential because I KNOW THIS MAN KNOWS ISHGARD LORE AND HE COULD GIVE ME ISHGARD LORE and the writers DONE LET HIM. let him ramble to me about the destabilizing implications of grain trade returning to ishgard. talk ceruleum to me. i read every temple leve sir i promise i want to hear it.

also i also know im my HEART that this man has petty observations about all these MF world leaders we are always having to meet with and I CANT GOSSIP W/ HIM. wasted. i am nudging him across the magic tree stump pond in gridania and he is resolutely ignoring me.

also they never let him out of his BOX which is also wasted potential to me.

i am not mentally ill about him i am Normal about him

[davysdead]

i will never shut up about this

[batfilledsky]

I think I need to learn to pick works in progress back up, with how short my bursts of attention are it's not feasible to restart every project of any kind if I don't work on it for a month or so