This article examines the concept of agnotology, which examines the cultivation of ignorance and its societal implications. It also explores how this concept can be used as an instructional method for contentious issues like human-induced climate change. In response to a critique by Legates et al. of Bedford’s suggestions, the article clarifies that the critique was based on a misunderstanding of Bedford’s work. The paper underlines the significance of understanding scientific agreement and deception, asserting that while individual studies should always be scrutinized, the strong scientific consensus on climate change bolsters the reliability of its conclusions.