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Category Archives: Nature of Science
Jon Stewart’s irresponsible, anti-science, COVID conspiracy theory rant
I’ve been a fan of Jon Stewart for a long time. I usually find him to be both funny and insightful. It was, therefore, with great dismay that I watched him spread a conspiracy theory and inaccuracies about science on … Continue reading
Posted in Nature of Science
Tagged Bad arguments, conspiracy theory, debunked, Safety
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What does “statistically significant” mean?
Lately, social media has been flooded with people sharing studies about various aspects of COVID. This is potentially great. I’m all for people being more engaged with science. Unfortunately, many people lack a good foundation for understanding science, and a … Continue reading
Posted in Nature of Science
Tagged evaluating evidence, peer-reviewed studies, statistics
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Science is a path to knowledge
There are a lot of misconceptions about what science actually is, and, as a result, there are a lot of incorrect conclusions about the reliability and utility of science. I frequently encounter people who expect science to give absolute answers. … Continue reading
The overwhelming consensus on climate change
The climate is changing, and we are the primary cause. These are simple facts that are supported by a vast body of evidence and agreed upon by virtually allcr experts. Nevertheless, many people continue to think that the science isn’t … Continue reading
Windows into Science: Scientific Conferences
I am writing this on my way home from attending two scientific conferences. These meetings are critical components of the modern scientific enterprise, and they provide a lot of insights into how science works, so I thought it would be … Continue reading
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