Tag: Science Literacy

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Author
Jonathan McLatchie

Date
December 4, 2023

Categories
Epistemology
Scientific Reasoning
Tagged
, bias, Big Bang, climate change, closed-mindedness, confirmation bias, denialism, education, epistemic virtues, Eugenie Scott, evidence, evolution, global warming, human evolution, intellectual humility, intelligent design, Julia Galef, motivated reasoning, nanotechnology, open-mindedness, polarization, popular opinion, Science Literacy, self-correcting, self-deception, Stem Cell Research, TEDx talk}

Why Science Needs a Scout Mindset: Lessons from Julia Galef

_{Jonathan McLatchie
December 4, 2023

Epistemology, Scientific Reasoning

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The soldier mindset, also known as motivated reasoning, leads us to defend the stronghold of our belief commitments against intellectual threats, come what may. Read More ›

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Date
July 29, 2018

Categories
Evolution
Tagged
, __k-review, Darwinian evolution, evolution, Heretic: One Scientist’s Journey from Darwin to Design, ID the Future, Jonathan Witt, Matti Leisola, podcast, Science Literacy, survey}

Listen: Greater Science Literacy Leads to Greater Acceptance of Evolution…Oh, Really?

_{Science and Culture
July 29, 2018

Evolution

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Jonathan Witt, co-author of the recent book Heretic: One Scientist’s Journey from Darwin to Design, was skeptical when he heard that one. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
December 16, 2017

Categories
Metascience
Philosophy
Tagged
, __nedited, chronological snobbery, Günter Bechly, intelligence, intelligent design, interpretation, knowledge, multidisciplinary, obtuseness, paleontology, progress, Science Literacy, scientists, specialization, Wikipedia, wisdom}

Are Scientists Smarter Now, or Dumber?

_{David Klinghoffer
December 16, 2017

Metascience, Philosophy

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On the gathering specifically of scientific knowledge, our paleontologist colleague Günter Bechly nails it. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
February 5, 2017

Categories
Evolution
Science Reporting
Tagged
, __nedited, common science, Darwin's House of Cards, Science Literacy, Tom Bethell}

Journalist Tom Bethell Puts to Rest the “I’m Not a Scientist” Dodge

_{David Klinghoffer
February 5, 2017

Evolution, Science Reporting

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My wife was complaining to me today that I don't podcast enough. Hah! Here's a new episode of ID the Future. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
February 1, 2017

Categories
Evolution
Science Reporting
Scientific Trustworthiness
Tagged
, __nedited, Alex Berezow, anti-science, disinformation, emotive language, evolutionary psychology, fake news, loaded language, Real Clear Science, Science Literacy, skepticism}

Ten Tips for Spotting Fake Science News on Evolution

_{David Klinghoffer
February 1, 2017

Evolution, Science Reporting, Scientific Trustworthiness

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Not any journalist who commits one or more of the following is guilty of spreading fake news, but these are things to watch for. Read More ›

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Author
Cornelius Hunter

Date
January 21, 2017

Categories
Evolution
Science Education
Tagged
, __nedited, fossil record, Niles Eldredge, persuasion, Science Literacy, transitional forms, trilobites}

Irony Alert: Michael Shermer on “When Facts Fail”

_{Cornelius Hunter
January 21, 2017

Evolution, Science Education

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An evolutionist warns readers that people don't change their minds even when presented with the facts. Read More ›

Teacher explaining the skeletal system to group of students

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
September 21, 2016

Categories
Evolution
Geophysics
Science Education
Scientific Trustworthiness
Tagged
, __k-review, "teach the controversy", “consensus science”, critical thinking, narrative, Next Generation Science Standards, Science Literacy, science standards}

From the American Geophysical Union, Errors and Misconceptions About Science Education

_{Sarah Chaffee
September 21, 2016

Evolution, Geophysics, Science Education, Scientific Trustworthiness

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The truth — that our incredibly diverse universe poses a profound mystery — is far more awesome than some sterile, packaged talking points. Read More ›

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Author
Casey Luskin

Date
August 11, 2011

Categories
Evolution
Tagged
, __k-review, National Center for Science Education (NCSE), Science Literacy}

Redefining “Science Literacy” As “Acceptance of Evolution”

_{Casey Luskin
August 11, 2011

Evolution

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The good news is that some academics aren't buying the Darwin lobby's politically contrived definitions of "science literacy." Read More ›

Former Senator Rick Santorum speaking at CPAC FL in Orlando, Florida.

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Author
Casey Luskin

Date
June 2, 2010

Categories
Legal Science (jurisprudence)
Political Science
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Scientific Trustworthiness
Tagged
, __nedited, "teach the controversy", David dewolf, legislation, No Child Left Behind, Politics, Santorum Amendment, Science Education Policy, Science Literacy}

“The ‘Teach the Controversy’ Controversy”: David DeWolf Tells the True Story of the Santorum Amendment

_{Casey Luskin
June 2, 2010

Legal Science (jurisprudence), Political Science, Science Education, Scientific Freedom, Scientific Trustworthiness

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Professor DeWolf tells of the adoption of the Santorum Amendment into the Conference Report of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Read More ›