The rigid, uncritical adherence to scientific claims as absolute, immutable truths. It confuses the current scientific consensus (which is provisional and always subject to revision) with revealed dogma. This mindset fossilizes knowledge, stifles curiosity, and attacks new evidence that challenges established paradigms.
Scientistic Dogmatism Example: In 1900, a physicist declaring, “Physics is essentially solved! Newton’s laws are the complete truth, and any talk of ‘quantum’ effects is mystical nonsense.” This dogmatism treats the scientific understanding of the day as the final word, blinding itself to the coming revolution.
by Abzugal February 8, 2026
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