Posted for Frank Snow, #6...
Science Denialism is an interesting topic to discuss, especially these days where these exact topics dominate the news and multiple social media platforms daily. “In science, denialism has been defined as the rejection of basic concepts that are undisputed and well-supported parts of the scientific consensus on a topic in favor of ideas that are both radical and controversial.” [1] In other words, choosing to not believe in something that has plentiful scientific research to back it is science denialism... (continues)
Lots of great candidates for embedded links here: pseudoscience, tobacco industry, electric cars, fossil fuel industry, flat earth, vaccines & autism... Maybe link to a podcast discussion such as:
ReplyDeleteTHE MICHAEL SHERMER SHOW # 212
Gale Sinatra & Barbara Hofer — Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do About It
In episode 212, Michael Shermer speaks with Gale Sinatra and Barbara Hofer about the key psychological explanations for science denial and doubt that can help provide a means for improving scientific literacy and understanding — critically important at a time when denial has become deadly... https://www.skeptic.com/tag/science-denial/