Across human civilization, regardless of country or culture, humans seem to fall into one of two groups. The first is composed of curious, educated, science-oriented persons who lead our approach to medical illness, preventive healthcare, climate change and human-induced threats to our natural environment. They recognize the importance of human cooperation in effectively dealing with these vital issues.
The second group, threatened by science-based truth, are focused more on their "individual rights," the profits of their corporation, the doctrines of their church and the personal/political benefits that misinformation will produce. The welfare of society as a whole is far down their list of priorities.
In the end, the very survival of our species will depend on the success and influence of the first group. Efforts to recruit individuals from group two are ongoing but the success rate seems to be quite low. Greed and mysticism are powerful human traits that may eventually destroy our civilization and our planet.
