Doesn't seem to be happening as much in science these days either. Everybody is stuck in their views.

Happens in heathen circles all the time, actually. So much of the pagan religions have been destroyed that changing one's perspective happens almost every time you meet a new heathen. Small and big stuff. One could even argue it's built-in.

Except in Covid Science. Many of the so-called scientists double down when challenged.

That’s not how religion works 😁

lopp relays seems ...

Unfortunately, that does not invalidate the need for politics or religion. Both exist because humans controlling other humans is inherent in our nature. Anarchy only exists in the paradigm of order. Where two human beings exist - one must control the other.