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A pathological form of skepticism where doubt becomes a reflexive, permanent stance rather than a tool for inquiry. Late‑stage skeptics doubt everything except their own ability to doubt; they reject all claims that cannot be proven with absolute certainty, while treating their own position as beyond question. The result is not critical thinking but a performative cynicism that dismisses evidence, expertise, and experience. Late‑stage skepticism often manifests as denial of well‑established science, conspiracy theories about institutions, and a solipsistic refusal to commit to any positive belief.
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