SCIENTIFIC (IL)LITERACY AND ITS SOCIAL CONSENQUENCES (Pt.2/3) Edition 2025
DISCLAIMER In early 2022, I published a three-part series related to the topic above. Writing the articles took several months before they were ready for publication. I won’t delete these original texts, as I consider them the first edition. However,…
“THE PROBLEM WITH SABINE HOSSENFELDER”
A few days ago, Professor Dave Explains (referred to here as “Dave”) posted a valuable critique of Dr. Hossenfelder’s (Sabine) recent narrative. His commentary highlights key issues around effective science communication and, specifically, how not to approach it. My own…
PSYCHOLOGIE VON VERSCHWÖRUNGSTHEORIEN
Originaltext ist hier zu finden: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0963721417718261Übersetzung von Dragan Petrovic, überprüft durch AI. Abstract Welche psychologischen Faktoren treiben die Popularität von Verschwörungstheorien an, die wichtige Ereignisse als geheime Pläne mächtiger und böswilliger Gruppen erklären? Was sind die psychologischen Folgen der Annahme…
SCIENTIFIC (IL)LITERACY AND ITS SOCIAL CONSENQUENCES (Pt.1/3) Edition 2024
DISCLAIMER In early 2022, I published a three-part series related to the topic above. Writing the articles took several months before they were ready for publication. I won’t delete these original texts, as I consider them the first edition. However,…
SABINE HOSSENFELDER – A GOOD SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR?
To those unfamiliar with Hossenfelder, here is a brief description: She is a physicist and YouTuber known for debunking pseudoscience and similar topics. Her sharp, often justified science critiques and dry humor have earned her online fame. She is seen…
(Alte Version) Wissenschaftlicher (An-)Alphabetismus und seine sozialen Konsequenzen (Teil 1/3)
Deutsche (hoffentlich verständliche) Übersetzung des Artikels (veralteter Beitrag!!!) vom Jänner 2022: https://scientificallyliteratejunction.wordpress.com/2022/01/15/scientific-illiteracy-and-its-social-consequences-pt-1-3/ EINLEITUNG Liebe Freunde und Leser, in der heutigen schnelllebigen Welt gibt es einen unbestreitbaren Anstieg von öffentlichem Unmut und Missverständnissen im Zusammenhang mit den Kernwissenschaften – mindestens in…
SKEPTICAL INQUIRER & SCI. COMM. MR. DAVE FARINA
Please find below an interview with Mr. Farina and his extensive presentation on the significance of science communication. This video has been produced by The Center for Inquiry. Prior to viewing the content, it is pertinent to provide some context…
What degrades scientifically literate way of thinking?
Values, which are ideologically, politically, religiously, esoterically biased or deformed through “euphemistic linguistics” are simply undermining our ability to act rationally in solving our present and future challenges. Even if we assume to be rational and scientifically literate, susceptibility to…
A pathway to adult science literacy?
Abstract Adult science illiteracy is widespread. This is concerning for astrobiology, or indeed any other area of science in the communication of science to public audiences. Where and how does this scientific illiteracy arise in the journey to adulthood? Two…
DAVE FARINA DISCUSSION WITH ANDREW GOLD ABOUT PHARMA, ANTI-VAXX, FLAT-EARTH, GENDER
Professor Dave Explains YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessorDaveExplains
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