Science is the basis of materialist understanding of the world. At present, science only knows 5% of the universe. In the scientific sense, there is no absolute materialist in the face of the unknown world and unknown phenomena, which is determined by human cognitive ability.

The man you described doesn't look like a complete materialist. The premise of materialism is seeking truth from facts. I feel that its practice is not only divorced from the reality of management work, but even has reached a pathological level.

People's thoughts are independent, and no one can control them except themselves. The basis of forming thoughts is people's cognition of things.

Only the stupidest people are keen on others to show their determination and loyalty to themselves.