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The Public's Reaction to Scientific Discoveries: Beliefs, Opinion, and Influence
This chapter explores the general public's response to scientific discoveries, highlighting how personal beliefs and social status can influence public opinion. It emphasizes the importance of convincing scientists to study certain topics rather than seeking public agreement, and encourages open-ended questions and different outcomes. The chapter also discusses the recent upsurge of interest in studying the phenomenon of aliens, the importance of provenance in alien artifacts, and the need for scientific progress to challenge authoritative reviews.