INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY by SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR DAVE FARINA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dAcEBXAFoo&list=PLybg94GvOJ9HZja86u2uF8lMi3RkMBOvX

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 mentioned values greatly disturbs objective analysis and narrows our thinking horizon, pushing us to cherry-pick … Continue reading What degrades scientifically literate way of thinking?

Introduction to Geology by science communicator Dave Farina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNiOXc6pSBQ&list=PLybg94GvOJ9E5VK94UujanWk45qM8rQuz

Scientific (il)literacy and its social consequences (Pt.3/3)

Previous part: THE CLAIM: “SPACE EXPLORATION IS NOT IMPORTANT” as a showcase of science illiteracy - (Pt.2/3) SOCIAL REACTIONS ON (ANY)PANDEMIC AS A SHOWCASE OF SCIENTIFIC ILLITERACY In an era characterized by a decline in scientific literacy and widespread dissemination of misinformation, it is important to address an ongoing and contentious topic: the global pandemic. … Continue reading Scientific (il)literacy and its social consequences (Pt.3/3)