The evidence never seemed to matter to those in power, who had already made up their minds and did what people typically do when their worldview is threatened by new data: they attacked the messenger.

Sol Luckman
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It is not uncommon for those in power to lash out at those who present facts that challenge their worldview. Those in power might dismiss as "conspiracy theorists" those who point out that their worldview is flawed, and instead embrace the messenger with open arms. The messenger becomes an emotional scapegoat, and the original data goes unquestioned.

Source: Snooze: A Story Of Awakening

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