Scientomania
An extreme, dogmatic version of scientification, where science is elevated to the sole legitimate path to knowledge, and any non‑scientific claim is dismissed as worthless or irrational. Scientomania is characterized by aggressive proselytism, contempt for philosophy and humanities, and the belief that science will eventually answer all questions (including moral and existential ones). It is common in online neo‑atheist and rationalist communities. Critics argue that scientomania is self‑refuting: the claim that “only science produces knowledge” cannot itself be proven by science. It is a faith, not a fact.
Scientomania Example: “The scientomaniac shouted, ‘Science has proven that free will is an illusion!’ When asked for the study, he cited a pop‑science article. He never noticed that his own belief in science was a non‑scientific commitment.”
Scientomania by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal June 6, 2026
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