More specifically the scientific method, but the scientific method is out the window in society these days-- it&#x27;s un popular.  A politicians pronouncing something true (that is conveniently in his self interest) is given more weight than a thousand peer review publication (or even simple phenomena that can be measured in any college lab in the country.)<p>Science seems to be dead, and what passes for it now is extremely politicized.<p>At least outside of commercial institutions. I&#x27;m sure Intel and the people who make fab equipment are doing real science.