
105 - Sheila Jasanoff
Cultures of Energy
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Echo Chambers and Scientific Discourse
This chapter examines the emergence of echo chambers and the impact of self-selecting ideological spheres on public discourse, comparing them to historical belief systems. It discusses the challenges of interdisciplinary collaboration in academia and the interplay between personal belief systems and scientific reasoning regarding climate change. Emphasizing the need for reflexivity in knowledge production, the chapter addresses the ethical implications of climate science and the necessity for thoughtful engagement in rebuilding democratic institutions.
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