Joe Rogan wants a "debate" on vaccine science. Don’t give it to him. How to have better conversations about contentious scientific subjects. (www.vox.com)
The Phrase "No Evidence" Is A Red Flag For Bad Science Communication (www.astralcodexten.com)
Toxic comments are associated with reduced activity of volunteer editors on Wikipedia (academic.oup.com)
Intelligence doesn’t make you immune to conspiracy theories – it’s more about thinking style (theconversation.com)
Can science ever discover the absolute truth about reality? (bigthink.com)
Why are people climate change deniers? Study reveals unexpected results (phys.org)
How Susceptible Are You to Misinformation? There's a Test You Can Take (www.scientificamerican.com)
Social media can in fact be made better: Research shows it is possible to reward users for sharing accurate information instead of misinformation (theconversation.com)
Online anonymity: study found ‘stable pseudonyms’ created a more civil environment than real user names (theconversation.com)
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories? Here's what the science says (www.psypost.org)
‘Politicians don’t understand science’: advisers give evidence at UK COVID inquiry (www.nature.com)
Mother Nature knows best when it comes to climate solutions, social media users say (phys.org)
Mods Wanted!
If anyone would like to help me set up these communities and/or mod, please get in touch. This place is what we make it and I’d love some fresh ideas. I mod a number of smaller science subreddits and would like to help make this place just as nice, if not better! You do not need experience. :)
Intermediate levels of scientific knowledge are associated with overconfidence and negative attitudes towards science - Nature Human Behaviour (www.nature.com)
Meteorologist Is Naming Heatwaves After Big Polluting Oil Companies (kottke.org)
The Forgotten History of 'The Oregon Trail,' As Told By Its Creators (www.vice.com)
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