The dynamics of doubt.

My interest in bias is indirect: what I really want is the truth, and bias gets in the way. One subtle effect of bias is its effect on movements (political or otherwise). Once a movement forms to the degree where it is an identifiable entity, it seems to almost inevitably become an echo chamber. Even its original inspiration is true, it will be amplified into falsehood.

I've made this point in the past, noting how and where the nearly universal concern for environmental quality was turned into the false and ugly environmental movement which repels and excludes vast swathes of humanity. At this point it is merely a political interest group dealing in dirty deeds, and is happy to sacrifice the environment for political gain. That it is also a marketing strategy for products of dubious worth is an additional consideration.

But, I'm at a loss as to how a properly truth oriented stance can be maintained. That seems to be a matter of personal integrity and virtue and so is likely bound up with other characteristics that seem to be somewhat rare.

Nice idea, wrong species.