Why Should We Trust Scientists?

This TED Talk is appropriate for the start of a new school year. Naomi Oreskes breaks down the traditional concept of the scientific method and explains some of the realities of how scientific thinking has shaped our world in the past and present. It’s worth a watch, especially if you know climate-change deniers, creationists, or other people who don’t understand the many beautiful ways our Universe works because they don’t understand the scientific mindset. Here’s the video:

 

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