September 27, 2012
Physicist Brian Cox contrasts science and belief systems
“Throughout history science is a snapshot of our best understanding of nature as it is now.” – Brian Cox (physicist)
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June 26, 2012
Video: Joe The Plumber Shuns Science In Favor Of The Holy Bible
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June 7, 2012
Today’s “We’re Screwed” News: Earth Tipping Point, Arctic Algae Bloom
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April 21, 2012
More False Equivalence In New York Times Article On Republican Focus On Social Issues
Michael Cooper writes in The New York Times: Concern in G.O.P. Over State Focus on Social Issues. In this otherwise fine article covering the potential political pitfalls for Republicans focusing on social issues instead of the economy, Cooper falls into the false equivalence trap when he says:
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February 18, 2012
Leaked Documents Reveal Strategy Of Climate Change Deniers
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February 11, 2012
Assault On Science By Conservatives Threatens America’s Future
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January 5, 2012
The Mind Of A Climate Change Denier
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August 19, 2011
The Anti-Science Crowd
There are prominent Republicans running for President that think opinions have as much weight as evidence and peer review. Rick Perry is the latest on the right to state that there are “gaps” in the theory of evolution. Another common attack from the right is on climate change. Do these people understand that science is nonpartisan? Sure, any individual is corruptible, but the field of science is the best system we have as humans for finding the truth. Opinion does not hold more weight than years and decades of evidence and peer review.
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August 5, 2011
Less Than Total Recall
People are who they are, and behave as they do because of unique combinations of personal life experiences. The memories we create from these experiences are then used to formulate assumptions, opinions and beliefs. But assumptions, opinions and beliefs also play a role in the very formation of these memories.
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