We have another long form, multi-episode class on this, but in case you don't have time, here is a single, simple overview of the science (or anti-science) of Agnotology. If you want to know why everyone seems so stupid these days, it's because there are highly paid specialists doing their best to keep them that way. And before you get too judgemental, think about your own exposure. Everyone is scientifically proven to fall prey to these strategies. It's not a question of how effected you are, but how deeply you're entrenched.