Critique of Science Communication

Critique of Science Communication

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video addresses misconceptions from a previous video about Sabine Hossenfelder, focusing on the impact of anti-science rhetoric and its societal consequences. It critiques Sabine's approach to science communication, highlighting the dangers of sensationalism and misinformation. The video emphasizes the importance of accurate science communication and the need to address public perception of science. It concludes with a response to Sabine's video and final thoughts on the topic.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue highlighted in the initial criticism of Sabine Hossenfelder's video?

Her positive portrayal of academia

Her focus on theoretical physics

Her clickbait thumbnails and misleading statements

Her use of complex scientific terms

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Sabine's rhetoric contribute to broader societal issues?

By encouraging academic collaboration

By fueling anti-science sentiments and political consequences

By promoting scientific literacy

By supporting government policies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's stance on the state of science and academia?

Science is only relevant in theoretical physics

Science is perfect and needs no improvement

Science is completely broken

Science is imperfect but not failing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator criticize about Sabine's response video?

Her focus on chemistry

Her use of clickbait titles and generalizations

Her detailed analysis of biology

Her support for academic funding

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's final call to action regarding science communication?

To combat false narratives and build public trust

To promote sensationalism for more views

To ignore all criticisms of science

To focus solely on theoretical physics