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, since then, certain changes have allowed me to update the content with new information. First, … Continue reading SCIENTIFIC (IL)LITERACY AND ITS SOCIAL CONSENQUENCES (Pt.2/3) Edition 2025

“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 blog post on Hossenfelder’s recent rhetoric addresses similar points, though, in today’s world, written blogs … Continue reading “THE PROBLEM WITH SABINE HOSSENFELDER”

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, since then, certain changes have allowed me to update the content with new information. First, … Continue reading SCIENTIFIC (IL)LITERACY AND ITS SOCIAL CONSENQUENCES (Pt.1/3) Edition 2024

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 by her followers, and perhaps herself, as a science communicator, a role typically viewed positively. … Continue reading SABINE HOSSENFELDER – A GOOD SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR?