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Shermer's skepticism is not unfounded; he argues that notable scientific publications and journals have succumbed to ideological capture, where the adherence to progressive values overshadows empirical truths. He raises concerns over how institutions of ample influence, such as the American Medical Association, shape public understanding by promoting these ideologies with little regard for dissenting viewpoints. Shermer emphasizes the dangers of this trend, wherein the scientific community's reputation suffers as trust diminishes amid accusations of ideological extremism.