4 chapters across the catalog
Science Denial Panel, University of Colorado Discussion
A panel at the University of Colorado, aired on C-SPAN, explored the concept of "science denial" as a political and religious issue. Moderator Blumenthal argued that established scientific facts are being undermined by individuals with financial interests or religious beliefs. The panel framed the rejection of scientific consensus as a threat to public policy and truth.
Bill Nye "The Science Guy" received $35,000 to deliver a commencement speech at Rutgers University, where he compared climate change denial to denying the link between smoking and cancer. He urged graduates to "get to work" and cited Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution regarding the promotion of science. The hosts mock Nye's "hip" persona and his aggressive stance against climate skeptics.
Motivated Rejection of Science, University of Western Australia Study
A study from the University of Western Australia titled "NASA Faked the Moon Landing—Therefore, Climate Science Is a Hoax" is examined. The paper links skepticism of man-made global warming to a "conspiracist ideation" and belief in other theories involving HIV/AIDS, the CIA, and the moon landing.
The term "science denial" is analyzed as a tool for social engineering and stereotyping. The hosts argue that the push for scientific consensus is being used to marginalize alternative viewpoints and compare the current social climate to a totalitarian state.
