Agreed. I like the analogy of the Eloi and Morlochs. I need to re-read that classic.
Amazing what belief systems ignorance can lead one to adopt.
Two weeks ago I got into a discussion with a couple of New Age, touchy feely friends who believe in Climate Change. The look on my face must have said it all, since one replied "You think it's BS don't you?" I responded with "Of course, it's BS, just due to the claimed accuracy of measurement. Not only do the "scientists" claim they can measure the Earth temperature to 0.1 degree now, with modern technology, but they claim they can also retroactively do the same for thousands of years in the past." They frowned.
Then I asked my usual question of have they ever used a thermometer that can measure to within 0.1 degree. Answer was, of course, no (the answer always is "no" from the True Believers). So I suggested they buy one and then try to measure the temperature of even the smallest room in their house accurately to 0.1 degree over the relatively short time period of one hour. They looked puzzled (they always do).
Naturally, they immediately turned the topic of the conversation to Western civilization privilege, Western abuse of the environment, and the unfairness of wealth inequality both in the US and world wide. Their intent was that those were supporting data points for the argument that Climate Change is valid science.
Amusing. It never fails. The belief in "Climate Change" is synonymous to the belief of "Life is unfair." In my experience of talking to the True Believers, the two belief systems can't be separated. I think most politicians use a similar thought process to rationalize their meddling.
Funny how often some try to use "science" to support their personal prejudices....... It's a damn shame "physics" doesn't give a damn about our feelings.