How can we convince people who reject facts and prefer ideology?
In short: When people reject scientific expertise in favor of conspiracy theories and cherry-picked evidence, how do you respond? Lee McIntyre explores the common themes of science denialism and offers techniques for communicating scientific truth.
Philosopher Lee McIntyre examines why individuals reject expertise, citing examples ranging from 1950s tobacco companies denying the link between smoking and lung cancer to modern anti-vaxxers and Flat Earthers. He argues that science denialism is not merely a lack of information, but a form of being misinformed through conspiracy theories and fake experts.
The discussion explores how to engage with deniers by talking to them calmly and respectfully, meeting them face to face to communicate the values of science.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: How to Talk to a Science Denier - with Lee McIntyre
- Also: How to Talk to a Science Denier
- Also: direct.mit.edu — How to Talk to a Science Denier: Conversations with Flat Earthers, Climate Deniers, and Others Who Defy Reason
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