Misunderstanding Science and Trusting Authority: Exploring Science Denial

This chapter delves into the phenomenon of people claiming to do their own research during the pandemic and how it misunderstands the nature of science. It highlights the problem of relying on opinions rather than evidence and emphasizes the importance of understanding how science works. The chapter also explores the issue of trusting authority figures over experts and the consequences of this in the context of science denial.

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