As I engage more with others, I increasingly observe a profound divide between advocates of vaccination, who perceive its benefits and safety, and skeptics who reject established scientific principles, denying the existence of viruses and claiming vaccines are highly lethal. Both extremes often exhibit a disingenuous, self-serving manifestation of cognitive dissonance, reinforcing worldviews that provide personal comfort.
I have found that proponents of vaccination generally possess a deeper grasp of scientific knowledge compared to those who reject fundamental science, particularly those at the extreme end of skepticism. Conversely, staunch proponents of vaccination many times exhibit dogmatism toward alternative perspectives. Similar dynamics occur among skeptics of viruses and conventional health practices, mirroring attitudes found among their opponents on health matters.
This issue has been a focus of my previous discussions, but it appears increasingly pronounced in recent experiences. Admittedly, my typical inclination to independently think, research, and conduct personal experiments may have previously shielded me from such dynamics.