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There have also been cases, notably the racist theory of [[Eugenics]], in which a novel theory rapidly became the darling of the mainstream - without ever having any facts in its support.  

There have also been cases, notably the racist theory of [[Eugenics]], in which a novel theory rapidly became the darling of the mainstream - without ever having any facts in its support.  

This political prejudice takes both a conservative and radical form, in the sense of clinging to outmoded ideas despite the appearance of better ones, as well as adopting new ideas despite lack of proof.

This political prejudice takes various forms, such as clinging to outmoded ideas despite the appearance of better ones, as well as adopting new ideas despite lack of proof.

The result is often politicized science (or "[[junk science]]") being used in support of public policy. Eugenics was used to support forced sterilization of "defectives", as well as prolonged race segregation and discrimination. Global warming theories are being used to promote a massive redistribution of wealth and/or a severe rationing of energy consumption (see [[Kyoto Protocol]]).

The result is often politicized science (or "[[junk science]]") being used in support of public policy. Eugenics was used to support forced sterilization of "defectives", as well as prolonged race segregation and discrimination. Global warming theories are being used to promote a massive redistribution of wealth and/or a severe rationing of energy consumption (see [[Kyoto Protocol]]).