Comments on: The Sociology of Why People Don’t Believe Science

By: Sociology of the Natural Food Industry – The Other Sociologist

Sociology of the Natural Food Industry – The Other Sociologist — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 07:39:41 +0000

[…] The Sociology of Why People Don’t Believe Science […]

By: Sexist Derailment in Science – The Other Sociologist

Sexist Derailment in Science – The Other Sociologist — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 01:53:41 +0000

[…] previously written about the sociology of why people refuse to engage with scientific studies in certain areas; gender equality is one. This is due to deeply held beliefs, unexplored bias, but […]

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By: Sexism in Academic Science – The Other Sociologist

Sexism in Academic Science – The Other Sociologist — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 03:59:45 +0000

[…] least one tweet by a life scientist about how the social sciences are biased. I have shown that the public’s willingness to accept scientific evidence is influenced by beliefs and values, and that scientists can also fall prey to the same […]

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By: Myths About Science Funding – The Other Sociologist

Myths About Science Funding – The Other Sociologist — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:10:03 +0000

[…] wrote about trust in science a little while a go, noting that lack of trust in science is connected to the conflation of […]

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By: Nobel Prize and Women Scientists – The Other Sociologist

Nobel Prize and Women Scientists – The Other Sociologist — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 08:19:50 +0000

[…] previously written why personal observations that refuse gender inequality don’t count as science, and how this is […]

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By: Sociology of Gender Bias in Science – The Other Sociologist

Sociology of Gender Bias in Science – The Other Sociologist — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 14:12:13 +0000

[…] they have no data and when they do not understand the science. Why? As I’ve previously shown, the sociology of science shows that people are more likely to speak up against science issues in which they have an […]

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By: Science Media Hype: Scaremongering Over Viral Research – The Other Sociologist

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 09:05:21 +0000

[…] uninformed about, they are less likely to support such risks if they have vested interests such as political or personal biases. I’ve also shown how public trust in science is also influenced by education and belief […]

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By: This is my latest blog post explaining why it’s hard to change people’s attitudes about scientific research. – The Other Sociologist

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 08:45:20 +0000

[…] Read more and see all the scientific references on my blog: https://othersociologist.com/2014/01/18/sociology-of-public-science/ […]

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By: How Media Hype Hurts Public Knowledge of Science – The Other Sociologist

How Media Hype Hurts Public Knowledge of Science – The Other Sociologist — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 08:34:01 +0000

[…] Historical experience, public framing of debates and understanding of the practical and tangible benefits of institutions all influence how people understand their benefits. I’ve previously shown that a lack of understanding of science, such as its advantages and risks, affect the level of trust the public has in science. As I’ve shown previously, lack of trust in science is also associated with personal beliefs, values and attitudes. […]

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By: Sociology of Government-led Climate Change Denial – The Other Sociologist

Sociology of Government-led Climate Change Denial – The Other Sociologist — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 07:04:46 +0000

[…] environmental policies will cost Australia’s future highly over the long-term. As I’ve noted previously, “belief” in science is a value-laden position guided by personal world-views and […]

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