Part 11/14:
The Threat of State-Sanctioned Pseudoscience
Histories of persecution, like the suppression of genetics under Stalin, serve as cautionary tales. Today’s political climate, especially with the rise of authoritarian tendencies, raises fears that anti-science factions could gain power and suppress legitimate scientific research. Initiatives like Project 2025 exemplify potential governmental shifts toward theocratic or pseudoscientific policies, threatening the foundation of evidence-based decision-making.