Willful Blindness in the Sciences JavaScript in your web browser. Please Go Willful Blindness in the Sciences This content is sponsored by By “Later in his life, Albert Einstein made a very important observation about science. He said, ‘Most people think it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong. It is their character.’ Einstein recognized that the key to being a great scientist is to follow the evidence and the truth, wherever it leads you.” - Richard E. Simmons | Unsplash @tbelabuseridze In my research, I have found that willful blindness is quite common among atheists, particularly in the world of science.