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Don’t Look Up Illustrates 5 Myths That Fuel Rejection of Science

Scientific American · Gale Sinatra Barbara K. Hofer The Conversation Us · last updated
“Don’t Look Up” is no exception—in fact, people ignoring or flat out denying scientific evidence is the point. But it also reflects science denial more broadly, including what the world has been seeing with COVID-19. Knowing the myths that feed science denial can help. As research psychologists and the authors of “Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do About It”, we recognize these aspects of science denial all too well. Hoping for such solutions diverts attention from significant changes needed in the way we work, live and play, and is a form of science denial.