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Why do so many people reject scientific conclusions that are based on overwhelming evidence? Are they anti-science? In denial? Ann Reid, executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE), discusses why labels like "science denial" are neither accurate nor particularly helpful, and will share tools and lessons for communicating effectively about topics that are societally, but not scientifically, controversial.
Why do so many people reject scientific conclusions that are based on overwhelming evidence? Are they anti-science? In denial? Ann Reid, executive director of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE), discusses why labels like "science denial" are neither accurate nor particularly helpful, and will share tools and lessons for communicating effectively about topics that are societally, but not scientifically, controversial.
