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mk  ·  4660 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: The Unselfish Gene
Yes, good film. I know what you mean. However, I personally think it has to do with exceptionalism that is often part of that social philosophy that enables you to act like a sociopath, but believe in your heart of hearts that you are doing the right thing.

i.e. All evidence to the contrary is exceptional; all evidence that supports my belief is proof. IMHO, that's why people of this persuasion often reject scientific interpretation of data. Science doesn't respect the nuances necessary for making exceptions. :)