Scientism
The new religion of modern mythology

The Electric Sky book by Don Scott, a member of the Thunderbolts.info group, is 256 pages of powerful material that introduces the Electric Universe and plasma cosmology. Dr. Scott is a retired professor of Electrical Engineering and he destroys the sensational and fantastical constructs of "gravity only" cosmology, replacing them with very lucid explanations of the electric sun and stars, as well as other astral phenomena.

The book contains sensible science for the experts written for the public, and represents the first substantial public exposition of the latest developments in the Electric Universe/Plasma Cosmology. The chapters in the book cover the history of EU/plasma cosmology, the electric sun in depth, Arp’s findings on redshift and the implications for quasars, galaxies, and gamma ray bursters. Professor Scott gives a simple yet compelling electrical explanation for the solar magnetic polarity reversal, something that hitherto has been particularly baffling. A must read!

For complete information including Preface and Chapter 1 see: The Electric Sky info

Exposing the soft underbelly of the "True Believers"

Scientism: the practice of pseudo-science where personal, political, financial, and egotistic factors override the scientific method and the open, questioning attitude of true science to form a closed, institutionalized environment.  It is characterized by a defensive and religiose atmosphere of paranoia toward new and well-supported challenges and understandings.

We define a follower of scientism as as a person with a closed, uncritical, unwarranted faith in the current establishment theories.

Mainstream science has a cadre of militant "true believers" that can be characterized as having adopted current or popular theories as a religion.  These scientistic storm-troopers have taken upon themselves the mantle of crusaders against any effective heresy.  They don't generally get exercised over just any crackpot challenge; it must present a perceived real threat to their faith.

The technical proficiency of the engineers that accomplish the space exploration missions is quite impressive, and that must be acknowledged. However, the results that come back from these probes often times almost elicit disbelief in the theoretical scientists that design the mission experiments and sensor equipment.

See also:
Scientism's Defenders
Scientistic Propaganda
The Star Dance of Astronomers
Author Donald Scott's Rebuttal of Tom Bridgeman
Rebuttal (Part 1) to a "Debunk" of The Electric Sky
Rebuttal (Part 2) is being prepared

Disingenuous Argument Techniques
Distinctions Between Intellectuals and Pseudo-Intellectuals
 

A good article about how scientific theory is protected even if it is wrong or misleading:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8aefbf52-d9e1-11de-b2d5-00144feabdc0.html

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