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The Scientific Attitude

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Cultivating a Scientific Attitude

Exploring the importance of evidence in scientific practices, the chapter dives into the challenges scientists face in communicating with the public and engaging with science deniers. It discusses the need for a community ethos and the complexities of reasoning based on evidence, using examples like string theory to illustrate scientific disputes and the willingness to change beliefs. Highlighting the role of culture in shaping scientific attitudes, the chapter touches on different disciplines like string theory, evolutionary biology, and computer science, emphasizing the essence of evidence-based reasoning in scientific study.

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