[throwaway173738]

Just as OP’s derision isn’t a reason for disbelief, “smart people” expressing belief isn’t a reason to believe.

[jack_pp]

It should at least be a reason to not be snarky about the subject.

[dingdingdang]

Yes, it worth aiming for common sense as a bare minimum, chaos and entropy only grows when things we don't understand are casually derided/attacked.