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Asimov’s Corollary
- Isaac Asimov's essay 'Asimov's Corollary' remains relevant even after fifty years
- Asimov's Corollary states that when the lay public supports an idea opposed by distinguished but elderly scientists, the scientists are usually right
- People's desire to believe often overrides the need for evidence and rational arguments
- The presence of a 'cult of ignorance' emphasizes the need for critical thinking and scientific consensus
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