Michael Tobis wrote:
>
> What is it that distinguishes denialism from skepticism? Is there a
> spectrum or is there a clear distinction?
>
I think there's a clear distinction, but perhaps not in the way you were
hoping.
Denial is when someone doesn't accept the obvious truth of what you are
telling them. (reasonable) Skepticism is when people agree with you that
it's all a bit dodgy.
:-)
James
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