Ideas don't gain prominence amongst large institutions because they're true, but because they allow one to exert power. The directing of power is fundamental to the survival and effectiveness of any large institution.
That is why Leftism will always be popular amongst those who peddle ideas in these places. It is an ideology that equips and justifies it's devotees to rise to the top of institutions.
The whole Left/Right axis comes from the French Revolution.
Those on the Right, who wanted to preserved the monarchy, were outcompeted by those on the Left, who wanted a more radical revolution.
The French king was not beheaded because the Left's ideas were more "true" than the Right. The king was beheaded because the Left was more ruthless and power hungry. The radicals were not held back by any ideas of precedence or tradition and were able to outmaneuver the other side.
Ideas don't gain prominence amongst large institutions because they're true, but because they allow one to exert power. The directing of power is fundamental to the survival and effectiveness of any large institution.
That is why Leftism will always be popular amongst those who peddle ideas in these places. It is an ideology that equips and justifies it's devotees to rise to the top of institutions.
The whole Left/Right axis comes from the French Revolution.
Those on the Right, who wanted to preserved the monarchy, were outcompeted by those on the Left, who wanted a more radical revolution.
The French king was not beheaded because the Left's ideas were more "true" than the Right. The king was beheaded because the Left was more ruthless and power hungry. The radicals were not held back by any ideas of precedence or tradition and were able to outmaneuver the other side.
Don't see how improved data and science reverse anything?