Read Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction

Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction

Marc Zimmer

4.9/5 (20348 ratings)

Description:Fake news, pseudoscience, and quackery have become scourges, spreading through society from social media all the way to Congress.The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Some of the most crucial issues of our time—climate change, vaccines, and genetically modified organisms—have become prime targets for nefarious disinformation campaigns. Far too many people have become distrustful of real science. Even those who still trust science no longer know what to believe or how to identify the truth. Not only does this result in the devaluation and distrust of real science, but it is also dangerous: people acting based on false information can hurt themselves or those around them.We must equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to fight back against all this disinformation. InScience and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction, you will learn how science is done, from the basic scientific method to the vetting process that scientific papers must go through to become published; how and why some people intentionally or unintentionally spread misinformation; and the dangers in believing and spreading false information. You'll also find twenty easy-to-follow rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. Armed with this book, empower yourself with knowledge, learning what information to trust and what to dismiss as deceit.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction. To get started finding Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN: 172841945X

Description: Fake news, pseudoscience, and quackery have become scourges, spreading through society from social media all the way to Congress.The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Some of the most crucial issues of our time—climate change, vaccines, and genetically modified organisms—have become prime targets for nefarious disinformation campaigns. Far too many people have become distrustful of real science. Even those who still trust science no longer know what to believe or how to identify the truth. Not only does this result in the devaluation and distrust of real science, but it is also dangerous: people acting based on false information can hurt themselves or those around them.We must equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to fight back against all this disinformation. InScience and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction, you will learn how science is done, from the basic scientific method to the vetting process that scientific papers must go through to become published; how and why some people intentionally or unintentionally spread misinformation; and the dangers in believing and spreading false information. You'll also find twenty easy-to-follow rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. Armed with this book, empower yourself with knowledge, learning what information to trust and what to dismiss as deceit.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction. To get started finding Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction

Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction

More Books

The Mirror Lied: One woman's 25-year struggle with bulimia, anorexia, diet pill addiction, laxative abuse and cutting.

The Mirror Lied: One woman's 25-year struggle with bulimia, anorexia, diet pill addiction, laxative abuse and cutting.

Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work

Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work

The State of Science: What the Future Holds and the Scientists Making It Happen

The State of Science: What the Future Holds and the Scientists Making It Happen

Glowing Genes: A Revolution In Biotechnology

Glowing Genes: A Revolution In Biotechnology

Lighting Up the Brain: The Science of Optogenetics

Lighting Up the Brain: The Science of Optogenetics

Illuminating Disease: An Introduction to Green Fluorescent Proteins

Illuminating Disease: An Introduction to Green Fluorescent Proteins

[Glowing Genes: A Revolution in Biotechnology] (By: Marc Zimmer) [published: February, 2005]

[Glowing Genes: A Revolution in Biotechnology] (By: Marc Zimmer) [published: February, 2005]

Illuminating Disease: An Introduction to Green Fluorescent Proteins by Marc Zimmer (2015-03-05)

Illuminating Disease: An Introduction to Green Fluorescent Proteins by Marc Zimmer (2015-03-05)

Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work (Nonfiction - Young Adult) by Marc Zimmer (2015-08-01)

Bioluminescence: Nature and Science at Work (Nonfiction - Young Adult) by Marc Zimmer (2015-08-01)