Cult of Science

A broader version of the Cult of Doctors, treating Science (capital S) as a quasi‑divine entity—omniscient, infallible, and the sole source of truth and meaning. Adherents speak of “Science” as if it were a sentient being (“Science tells us…”), treat scientific consensus as sacred dogma, and view dissent as heresy. They gather in online forums to defend Science against “denialists,” recite its findings as scripture, and demand obedience in the name of rationality. The Cult of Science often conflates the fallible, messy institution of science (with its funding biases, replication crises, and career pressures) with an idealized, pure method. Critics argue that this cult is a secular religion for late‑capitalist technocracy.

Cult of Science Example: “The Cult of Science follower declared that ‘Science has proven free will doesn’t exist’ and refused to discuss any philosophical counterarguments. Science had become his god, not his tool.”

Cult of Science by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal June 5, 2026