{"id":13441,"date":"2022-01-07T17:32:17","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T01:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.markrkelly.com\/Blog\/?p=13441"},"modified":"2022-01-07T17:32:17","modified_gmt":"2022-01-08T01:32:17","slug":"myths-about-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.markrkelly.com\/Blog\/2022\/01\/07\/myths-about-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths About Science"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another overcast, damp day, with occasional sprinkles. Today was partner Y’s last day at his current job; he signed his severance package, returned his laptop and badge. He’ll be home everyday now until\/unless he gets another job; he does seem to be eager to find some sort of part-time consulting job, and has had some good interviews.<\/p>\n

Cardiac therapy again today; two sessions left, next Monday and Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Just one link for this afternoon.<\/p>\n

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The Conversation, 5 Jan 2022: \u2018Don\u2019t Look Up\u2019: Hollywood\u2019s primer on climate denial illustrates 5 myths that fuel rejection of science<\/a><\/p>\n

Alternet reposted this as 5 myths that fuel the rejection of science<\/a><\/p>\n

The myths are:<\/p>\n

\u2981 Myth #1: We can\u2019t act unless the science is 100% certain
\n\u2981 Myth #2: Disturbing realities as described by scientists are too difficult for the public to accept
\n\u2981 Myth #3: Technology will save us, so we don\u2019t have to act
\n\u2981 Myth #4: The economy is more important than anything, including impending crises predicted by science
\n\u2981 Myth #5: Our actions should always align with our social identity group<\/p>\n

The post at The Conversation is easier to read; fewer intruding ads.<\/p>\n

There’s a lot to be said about all five of these, but the worst of them in their effects are numbers 4 and 5; these are the Republican and conservative stances, that prioritize short-term and local benefits over long-term thinking. This is why I am not optimistic about the future.<\/p>\n

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Could say more but gotta go.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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