John Holdren, Obama's science advisor, emphasized the importance of better science education for Americans and the need for more climate science, despite concerns about Will Happer potentially being Trump's science advisor.
The conversation about extreme ideologies should lead to understanding how pathways lead to that kind of thinking, and this involves thinking through the perspectives of people who have taken their ideals to the extreme. It is essential to keep an open mind and constantly reevaluate one's own ideals in the light of new information and perspectives.