Denialism is the active rejection of established facts due to personal or ideological biases, leading to harmful consequences. Examples include political figures downplaying crises and societal elites ignoring suffering. This psychological phenomenon cultivates echo chambers that prioritize selective truths, hindering rational discourse and polarizing societies, ultimately stalling progress.
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DENIALISM A SERIOUS THREAT TO OUR SOCIETY:
When events unfold before our eyes or are reported through trustworthy sources, yet we deny them as non-events, we may … More
Denialism: A Roadblock To Liberal Thinking
A recent example of denialism is when President Trump refuted the pandemic of COVID-19 in its early stage. And when most of India’s upper and wealthy class refused to accept the plight of migrant workers in their agonizing walks back to the villages during the peak Coronavirus lockdown.