I am about 2/3 through reading Post-Truth by Lee McIntyre. Good book. I recommend it for those who struggle with family or friends who think truth to be relative and science to be subjective.
My sister and her current husband are both lawyers so they are smart. Neither of them have any education in the sciences, so my sister's husband is getting my sister to believe in some conspiracy theories. I try to give her scientific evidence and she will just say, 'its not enough evidence to me'.
Sounds a lot like my brother. He used to email me with propaganda from his political and anti-science ideology. I would respond with facts and evidence. Then he would resort to ad hominem attacks like "Well, you're just stupid." Eventually, he stopped sending the propaganda, though he still seems to believe it.
Some people will go to any lengths not to be contradicted. However, I still point out to people what the facts are, and point out some source information. Why? Because I look back on phases in my life when I accepted fallacies as if they were true. When people tried to correct me, I rebuffed them in the moment. However, the truth they offered stirred within me, and I would eventually come to realize that those who tried to correct me were right. Unfortunately, by the time I came to the truth, many of my helpers had moved on, and I could not locate them to send my thanks. Therefore, I can only hope that the seeds of truth I offer people will eventually grow within them. Even if I don't see their fruits come to maturity, I maintain hope that it will happen.
What is it about ?
It's about how people, because of their biases (political bias, for example), avoid facts and evidence, and cling to falsehoods, conspiracy theories, etc. One major example in the book is the denial of climate science. The book also advises readers on how to react to denialism. I'm just getting to that part at 3/4 through the book.
@BestWithoutGods Thank you looks interesting