Understand Reality Through Science

Human knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.

Saturday, April 4, 2020

The Enlightenment Is Under Mortal Attack

Never in the history of the USA has The Enlightenment not been under attack. However, beginning in the 1980s and culminating with the election of Donald Trump, the ideals of it are on their deathbed. Below are some articles discussing this unfortunate condition:

The assault on Enlightenment values is a threat to us all

Progress is neither certain nor irreversible and Enlightenment values are under attack by extremists

The values of liberal arts and enlightenment are under attack

Donald Trump's Assault on the Enlightenment

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