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Misinformation and Distrust in Science

The Royal Institution via YouTube

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Naomi Oreskes discusses how organizations manufacture doubt about science and undermine public trust. The talk considers rebuilding trust, science funding, government regulation, and the climate debate.

Syllabus

00:00 Introduction
0:41 Why do bad actors work to create mistrust in science?
2:26 How do bad actors create mistrust in science?
3:24 How does the fossil fuel industry create mistrust?
5:04 How can we rebuild trust in science and government?
7:50 Does it matter who funds science?
11:52 What role does government regulation play in science?
14:01 How does the concept of freedom affect the climate debate?

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