I agree that almost no actual individual will change his or her mind. But humanity as a whole can change its mind, as young impressionable scientists look around, take in the available evidence, and then commit themselves to a position and career trajectory based on that evidence.
I agree that almost no actual individual will change his or her mind. But humanity as a whole can change its mind, as young impressionable scientists look around, take in the available evidence, and then commit themselves to a position and career trajectory based on that evidence.
Note that this would be a pretty slow change and is likely not fast enough if we only get, say, 5 years of prior warning.