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This is a dynamic often written about in science and medicine. When the dominant personality of the day competes with the science and medicine, the science and medicine often lose out - as do patients.

That's one reason wags say scientific progress proceeds one funeral at a time. The rigidity and narcissism of the dominant personality leaves the environment, leaving niches for other species to grow and prosper. Until the next one arrives.