Why ‘scientific consensus’ fails to persuade

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 10:35 in Psychology & Sociology

Suppose a close friend who is trying to figure out the facts about climate change asks whether you think a scientist who has written a book on the topic is a knowledgeable and trustworthy expert. You...

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