Western Political Anti-Pseudoscience

A contemporary political stance, especially in Western democracies, that weaponizes the fight against pseudoscience to attack political opponents, suppress dissent, and consolidate power. It selectively applies the “pseudoscience” label to beliefs held by marginalized or opposition groups while ignoring pseudoscientific claims within the mainstream (e.g., supply‑side economics, certain intelligence metrics). It is often coupled with appeals to “follow the science” that actually mean “follow the scientists appointed by the current administration.” Western political anti‑pseudoscience uses the authority of science as a partisan cudgel, eroding public trust in both science and democracy.

Western Political Anti-Pseudoscience Example: “The government called climate skepticism ‘pseudoscience’ while funding industry‑friendly research on the benefits of pollution—Western political anti‑pseudoscience, using one standard for enemies and another for allies.”

Western Political Anti-Pseudoscience by Abzugal May 5, 2026