Neurofanaticism

A militant, irrational attitude of defending neuroscience as the solution to all human problems, combined with contempt or hostility toward non‑neuroscientific disciplines (psychoanalysis, philosophy, arts). The neurofanatic treats any criticism of neuroscience as “denialism” or “obscurantism”, and promotes neuromania as if it were a definitive scientific revolution. It is a form of dogmatic enthusiasm that blocks interdisciplinary dialogue and intellectual humility. Neurofanaticism often expresses itself through online polemics, where brain images are used as rhetorical weapons to silence alternative approaches without genuine argument.

Neurofanaticism Example: “A neurofanatic on Twitter: ‘Psychoanalysis is bullshit! Freud was a charlatan! Only neuroscience explains the mind!’ A psychologist replied: ‘Your fanaticism isn’t science – it’s a secular religion with electrodes.’”

Neurofanaticism by Abzu Land May 27, 2026