Argentina has been home to some of the largest dinosaurs that walked the Earth during the Mesozoic era, about 100 million years ago.
Iconic examples include the Patagotitan mayorum in Chubut and the Saltasaurus loricatus in Salta, both representatives of the sauropod giants that dominated the region.
Despite the abundant fossil evidence, there are denialist groups that challenge the existence of dinosaurs, rejecting scientific studies and paleontological evidence.
The origin of dino-denialism
According to Claudio Cormick, Ph.D. in Philosophy and specialist in science denialism, as reported by the agencia.unq portal, this movement emerged in the United States in 2015, after the release of a Jurassic Park movie.
Its followers argue that if it is so easy to recreate replicas in movies, then fossils could be fake.
Dino-denialism is based on religious beliefs, rejection of the Theory of Evolution, and distrust in science, influenced by conspiracy theories.
Argentina and the rise of the dinosaur denial movement
In the country, the group behind the movement is “Nur para todos”, driven by Iru Landucci, a proponent of flat Earth theory.
Recently, they held an event at the entrance of the Museo de Ciencias Naturales de La Plata, challenging the evidence presented at the site.
The protesters call themselves “freethinkers” and use media provocation strategies, such as signs with phrases like “We did not go extinct”, aiming to generate viral reactions.
The impact of denialism and its risks
Beyond the jokes on social media, experts warn that those who participate in these movements tend to be more prone to denialism in other areas, such as:
- Climate change.
- The effectiveness of vaccines.
- Human evolution.
According to Cormick, these groups believe in what they feel, rather than in what the scientific consensus shows, which reinforces the importance of clear and responsible information in the media.
The need to combat misinformation
The phenomenon of dino-denialism reflects the influence of conspiracy theories on the public perception of science.
Specialists insist that scientific dissemination must promote critical thinking, preventing misinformation and extreme skepticism from gaining ground in social debate.
