The Naturalistic Fallacy: When “Natural” Becomes a Moral Argument
By Dr. Kione Teta, ND, LAc · February 2, 2026 · The Dangers of Science Denialism - Part 2: 4(10)
Few ideas have done more quiet damage to science literacy than the belief that natural means safe, moral, or superior — and that synthetic means dangerous, corrupt, or suspect. This assumption feels intuitive. It is also profoundly wrong.
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