Many of the scientific advances in the last 1000 years were "counter-intuitive" in their day. ;>))

And even when some 'scientists' are SHOWN results that differ from their pet theories, they resist change. Fred Hoyle never did give up on the "steady state universe".

It's .....ummm.... not surprising that those who espouse certain theories outside the realm of most modern physics can hold on to THEIR pet ideas with less fear of being 'formally' shot down.