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important science-based issues that face us today and will only become more urgent in the years ahead
it will only become more important for people to understand this
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approach each other with a genuine curiosity to build a science conversation that is enlivened by a search for mutual understanding regardless of a position held on an issu
relates to my last point
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table with a base level of information and a willingness to listen to each other’s concerns, we can replace the polarization of our current public discourse with productive public problem solving
more civil conversations to open each others minds rather just arguments
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be prepared to engage in difficult conversations with fellow citizens with different opinions so that dialogue is valued over doctrine
be ready to have the conversations and have actual evidence to back up opinions
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sufficiently science literate to understand the nuances of the important science-based issues of our day
how do people do that without a class?
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any program to increase science literacy must equally embrace the goals of promoting a respectful, civic conversation that will work towards shared understanding
no biases just fact so people can base opinions there rather than what they hear on the news or from social media
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people with diverse views on science-related issues to wrestle with these conflicting values
not able to even try to understand others views on the conversation?
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understanding the science is perhaps the easier part of the equation
understanding helps people feel more secure in a way?
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science was connected to a loved one’s struggle with addiction
after taking the class, they were able to understand on a deeper level what addiction was?
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Students confront the emotional and personal consequences of science and its relationship to their lives
human life rather than outside sources
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encourages these not-necessarily-science-lovers to explore the ways science affects their everyday lives
such as?
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all sides are armed with basic scientific knowledge and have a legitimate voice in the conversation
why though?
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helping the public engage in open-minded discussions about these types of questions
not really an everyday type of conversation
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they can engage in the critical thinking needed to apply healthy skepticism and to discern the grey areas and uncertainties inherent in science-based information.
most people will probably not sit down and just think about this stuff
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should have a working knowledge of the basic terminology needed to interpret the processes and outcomes of science
why does everyone "have" to know this?
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science is reproducible, evidence-based information that is fact and not opinion
cannot be disputed as it is fact
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Science literacy is a foundational knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts and processes
basic understanding of what happens in science??
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Science literacy is a path to that knowledge.
solid knowledge of science apparently can help people not be so scared
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we risk falling prey to the tremendous power of fear and partisan political rhetoric
fear stems from not knowing so the government has power over people
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solid understanding of the underlying science and its implications for our daily lives, we can neither respond intelligently on a personal level nor hold our public officials accountable for sound policy decision
people don't know what's happening so it can't be talked about and people can't be held accountable for what benefits others
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