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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Why Professor Dave Thinks Our Scientific Integrity Is at Jeopardy (#340)
Aug 22, 2023
Dave Farina, popular science communicator, discusses exposing misinformation, the notion of lying, questioning influencers, and undermining trust in science. They explore the moral obligations of scientists, the uncertainty in the scientific community, and the importance of science communication. They also discuss the impressive invention of the human brain.
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- Science communicators should aggressively target and expose charlatans to combat the spread of misinformation.
- Experts must be mindful of their statements and actions to avoid undermining public trust in science.
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Harm of Scientific Denial
Denial of viruses, anti-mask sentiment, and the resurgence of pseudoscience are concerning and alarming. Science communicators are grappling with how to address these issues. Some take an aggressive approach to target and expose charlatans and spread factual information.
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