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From [https://youtu.be/wXA777yUndQ Video by John Cook] as he explains what he calls the 'Five Characteristics of Science Denial'. | From [https://youtu.be/wXA777yUndQ Video by John Cook] as he explains what he calls the 'Five Characteristics of Science Denial'. | ||
You can remember them with the acronym | You can remember them with the acronym “FLICC” -- Fake Experts, Logical Fallacies, Impossible Expectations, Cherry Picking, and Conspiracy Theories. | ||
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The third characteristic of science denial involves impossible expectations. This demands unrealistic standards of proof before acting on the science. […] | The third characteristic of science denial involves impossible expectations. This demands unrealistic standards of proof before acting on the science. […] | ||
Fourth | Fourth is cherry picking, which focuses on specific pieces of data, often out of context, while excluding any data that conflicts with the desired conclusion. […] | ||
Fifth | Fifth, when someone disagrees with an overwhelming scientific consensus, there is always the resort to conspiracy theories tactic. Attempt to undermine the facts, evidence and science by introducing a conspiracy theory. […] | ||
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From Video by John Cook as he explains what he calls the 'Five Characteristics of Science Denial'.
You can remember them with the acronym “FLICC” -- Fake Experts, Logical Fallacies, Impossible Expectations, Cherry Picking, and Conspiracy Theories.
“First, fake experts are used to create the impression of an ongoing scientific debate. The general public rely on expert opinion as a guide for their own beliefs about science. For this reason, casting doubt on a scientific consensus is a key strategy for those looking to manufacture doubt about the science. Fake experts appear to be highly qualified but don’t have actual expertise in the relevant scientific field […]
Number two is logical fallacies. These are logically false arguments that lead to an invalid conclusion. […]
The third characteristic of science denial involves impossible expectations. This demands unrealistic standards of proof before acting on the science. […]
Fourth is cherry picking, which focuses on specific pieces of data, often out of context, while excluding any data that conflicts with the desired conclusion. […]
Fifth, when someone disagrees with an overwhelming scientific consensus, there is always the resort to conspiracy theories tactic. Attempt to undermine the facts, evidence and science by introducing a conspiracy theory. […]
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