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- noun describes the position of those who reject propositions that are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence and seek to influence policy processes and outcomes accordingly
Etymologies
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Examples
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Leon also criticised Mbeki for what he called his denialism over crime being out of control in South Africa.
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He and others who track what they call "denialism" find that its nature is changing in America, last redoubt of climate naysayers.
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He and others who track what they call "denialism" find that its nature is changing in America, last redoubt of climate naysayers.
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He and others who track what they call "denialism" find that its nature is changing in America, last redoubt of climate naysayers.
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DENIALIST: A person who engages in denialism synonyms: Republican, right-winger
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The intellectual heft of denialism is perfectly summarized by the empty gesture of adding scare quotes.
Matthew Yglesias » January Was the Warmest Temperature in World History 2010
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And that climate denialism is in fact about as UNconservative as you could get.
Carl Paladino, unhinged Tom Toles 2010
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So I guess denialism is an equal opportunity brain rot.
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His interest in denialism concerns the use of denialist tactics to confuse public understanding of scientific knowledge.
May 2007 Maxine 2007
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His interest in denialism concerns the use of rhetorical tactics by various industries in thwarting responsible public policy.
May 2007 Maxine 2007
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