The New War on Science: 4 Reasons People Reject Good Data [a to z guides]
The New War on Science: 4 Reasons People Reject Good Data Written by Natalie Sabin Aug. 5, 2022 – Thanks to science, we know the world isn't flat, that the Earth revolves around the sun (and not the reverse), and that microbes cause infectious diseases. So why is scientific skepticism a global phenomenon – and one that appears to be getting worse, if the crazy stuff you saw your friend post on social media this morning is any indication? In a newly released paper , social psychology researchers sought to answer exactly these types of questions. What leads some people to reject science? And how can trust in science be restored? Aviva Philipp-Muller, PhD, one of the co-authors of the paper, says finding answers and restoring widespread trust in science may be more important now than ever. "If you come to conclusions through gut instincts or listening to people that have no knowledge on a topic, you can come to believe just about anything," she says. "And sometimes...
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