Thanks, @krnel, for this clear and compelling description of the problem.

My personal approach to this problem is to look at new things with a balanced mind - open and skeptical at the same time. I must admit, however, that at times this makes me come across as credulous. However, I'd rather be at least open enough to investigate and experiment; to do further research and to test results for myself.

My long-range hope in all of this is to break out of any false paradigms, and to find and exploit "new science" leading to new and beneficial inventions that will bring value into the world.😄😇😄