Scientific Credibility

The video discusses the challenge of public trust in science, especially concerning global warming. It highlights the role of credible scientific institutions and the impact of social media in disseminating information. The academic community is adapting to this new landscape by emphasizing the rigor and peer review process. Despite some skepticism, the majority of Americans trust science, and the overwhelming scientific evidence supports the reality of climate change.

What is a major challenge for the general public when it comes to understanding global warming?

• Lack of access to scientific papers

• Finding time to study climate change

• Deciding which scientists to trust

• Understanding complex scientific terms

Which institutions are mentioned as carrying legitimacy in the scientific community?

• Harvard University and MIT

• Stanford and the National Academies of Sciences

• The United Nations and WHO

• Oxford University and Cambridge

How has social media changed the landscape of scientific information?

• By making scientific journals more expensive

• By limiting access to scientific data

• By turning information into a public good

• By reducing the number of scientific publications

What role do think tanks like the Cato Institute play in the public's understanding of science?

• They offer free scientific education

• They fund scientific research

• They publish papers that challenge mainstream science

• They provide unbiased scientific data

What is the general attitude of Americans towards science, according to the transcript?

• They believe science is irrelevant to daily life

• They only trust science when it comes to technology

• They trust science in most aspects of life

• They are skeptical of all scientific findings