This captures the heart of the issue very well. The other question is "why do people not want to learn to become more scientifically literate?" Clearly there is an aversion to this. Is it that it is easier to pretend to know everything than trust in a process that builds on itself and refines towards solutions? Is it that it is far easier to criticize , and try to undermine scientific information in a social media world where it makes them seem more of an "expert"? Is it a failure of how science in taught is schools, where "answers" are presented as definitive?
I think it’s a combination of factors. Largely, “not knowing” has been stigmatized due to the ubiquitous nature of information today. I don’t think we need science per se to teach this, but rather projects and modules that emphasize the process of iterative failure as the norm to problem-solving.
Thank you for this. I hope I can keep some of these arguments in mind when I talk to folks who believe whatever they get from the media and spout it. I will put bullet points on my phone for future reference.
This captures the heart of the issue very well. The other question is "why do people not want to learn to become more scientifically literate?" Clearly there is an aversion to this. Is it that it is easier to pretend to know everything than trust in a process that builds on itself and refines towards solutions? Is it that it is far easier to criticize , and try to undermine scientific information in a social media world where it makes them seem more of an "expert"? Is it a failure of how science in taught is schools, where "answers" are presented as definitive?
I think it’s a combination of factors. Largely, “not knowing” has been stigmatized due to the ubiquitous nature of information today. I don’t think we need science per se to teach this, but rather projects and modules that emphasize the process of iterative failure as the norm to problem-solving.
Agreed
Thank you for this. I hope I can keep some of these arguments in mind when I talk to folks who believe whatever they get from the media and spout it. I will put bullet points on my phone for future reference.