Sara E. Gorman, PhD, MPH, and Jack Gorman, MD, authors of Denying To the Grave: Why We Ignore the Facts That Will Save Us, published in 2016.
The authors “argue that the basis for science denial rests in the normal psychology and biology of the human mind. In addition, our reactions to scientific finding can be hijacked by demagogues and self-interest groups that manipulate the already imperfect way in which we see facts and evaluate risk. We will review several of the key factors behind science denial and show how both liberal and conservative political ideologies are prone to incorporate incorrect scientific ideas. As examples of these phenomena, we will discuss climate change, GMOs, vaccinations, and personal gun ownership. In addition to discussing the factors that contribute to science denial, we will share a number of practical ways to combat it in a wide variety of settings and introduce our new organization, Critica, a community devoted to critical thinking and the rational application of scientific evidence to healthcare decision-making.”
The program will start at 1:30pm in the Community Room (on the right just inside the front entrance). A Q&A session will follow the talk, and the book will be available for sale and signing. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.
Denying to the Grave: Why We Ignore the Facts That Will Save Us
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