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Blah Blah Wrote:

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> Yes I agree. People are more interested in reality

> shows than they are in the achievements of all the

> great scientists that have brought understanding

> to the world. Science has to find better and more

> effective ways to engage interest.


That's easy, just combine science with reality TV...


I'm an Apothecary, Get Me Out of Here!


or how about...


Big Bang Theory Brother

Blah Blah Wrote:

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> Yes I agree. People are more interested in reality

> shows than they are in the achievements of all the

> great scientists that have brought understanding

> to the world. Science has to find better and more

> effective ways to engage interest.


An interesting piece on how the climate change 'debate' is framed and the power of 'denialist' messages:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2015/12/02/new-research-confirms-that-sowing-doubt-about-climate-change-is-devastatingly-effective/

Interesting. I think the article hits on a valid point in that simple messages that require no research or further reading (like denial) are more effective. It's why conspiracy theories grip people so easily. People don't feel they need to research for themselves and test the theory, because the theory is a simple one. The truth is often harder to piece together, and requires a deeper understanding of the processes, or science etc etc. And some people are basically lazy.

Many people are basically lazy :-) Sometimes I find it useful to interpret what people say and believe by filtering it through the imaginary thought, "Does this mean I have to do something?" And the option that gives the answer "No" is nearly always the one that wins.

Bart: Dad? I think I need some fresh air. Can I go to the park?

Homer: Do I have to sit up?

Bart: No.

Homer: Knock yourself out.

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