Hansson (2017) – Science Denial

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  • Rejecting established science without good reason Science denial
  • Claims that look scientific but are unreliable Pseudoscience
  • Selecting only data that supports one’s belief Cherry picking
  • Creating false debates to confuse the public Fake controversy
  • Using science to defend political or moral views Ideological bias
  • Process that checks scientific quality Peer review
  • Evidence-based and testable findings Reliable knowledge
  • Demanding high proof from science, low from oneself Asymmetric standards

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