HBD is similar to atheism some years ago, or heliocentrism some centuries ago. The evidence points one way and public opinion points another way. Many people will argue like this:
1) Believing the truth will encourage evil thinking, so we should believe the lie.
2) Believing the truth has no policy implications, so we might as well believe the lie.
3) Believing the truth is too politicized, so I’ll claim neutrality and believe the lie.
But some people will reply, with childlike sincerity, that the truth is worth believing in. Otherwise why are we here?
HBD is similar to atheism some years ago, or heliocentrism some centuries ago. The evidence points one way and public opinion points another way. Many people will argue like this:
1) Believing the truth will encourage evil thinking, so we should believe the lie.
2) Believing the truth has no policy implications, so we might as well believe the lie.
3) Believing the truth is too politicized, so I’ll claim neutrality and believe the lie.
But some people will reply, with childlike sincerity, that the truth is worth believing in. Otherwise why are we here?