Is the left hypocritical about science?

Yes, there are criticisms regarding perceived hypocrisy among some on the left concerning their approach to science. According to Ben Shapiro, there are instances where scientific topics that align with the left's agenda are vigorously defended while those that do not are dismissed or manipulated to fit political narratives. Shapiro discusses how scientific discourse is shaped by politics, using examples such as transgender hormone therapy, climate change, and biological sex. He believes that political ideologies often dictate how science is presented and discussed, leading to accusations of science being appropriated as a tool for pushing particular societal and political agendas 1 2.