Is trust in science growing?

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Opinions trump facts and truth is no longer absolute. Science is under attack in a world where misinformation thrives, fake news can go viral and conspiracy theories are more popular than ever.

How have we arrived at this place of mistrust and what can we do to stand up for science?

Why should we trust scientists? Or perhaps more tellingly, what does it mean if we can’t?

Why trust a scientist presented by the World Science Festival Brisbane. March 27, 2021

Period1 Nov 2021

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  • TitleBig Ideas: Is trust in science growing?
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletABC Radio National
    Media typeRadio
    Duration/Length/Size54 min 5 sec
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date1/11/21
    DescriptionOpinions trump facts and truth is no longer absolute. Science is under attack in a world where misinformation thrives, fake news can go viral and conspiracy theories are more popular than ever.

    How have we arrived at this place of mistrust and what can we do to stand up for science?

    Why should we trust scientists? Or perhaps more tellingly, what does it mean if we can’t?

    Why trust a scientist presented by the World Science Festival Brisbane. March 27, 2021
    Producer/AuthorNorman Swan - ABC Science Broadcaster
    URLhttps://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/bigideas/is-trust-in-science-growing/13594732
    PersonsCheryl Praeger
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Keywords

  • Sciences and environment
  • trust
  • fake news

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