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29. The science of science denial

Discovery Matters

English - February 05, 2021 13:13 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
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Longer episode than we're usually used to, but we think it's worth it. Why does science denial exist, how does it work and what's the antidote? 


Join Conor, Dodi and their guests: Haafizah Hoosen, Ask for Evidence Ambassador at Sense about Science +  Dr. Danna Young, Associate Prof Communication & Political Science at University of Delaware. 


Looking for further reading? Conor recommends this article from VOX. This is a first-person essay with a unique perspective on a complicated issue.


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Keywords: covid vaccine, science denial, anti-vaxxer, covid, covid-19, coronavirus, pandemic, conspiracy theories, science podcast