http://dbzer0.com/blog/the-politics-of-science "Frustratingly brilliant reasoning" -- The Atheist Blogger Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:34:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://dbzer0.com/blog/the-politics-of-science/comment-page-1#comment-77324 Waldheri Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:45:18 +0000 http://dbzer0.com/?p=2817#comment-77324 Also do not forget that science is easily misrepresented, especially in the case of statistical findings. People may not even be aware that they are misrepresenting findings, as they are ignorant about such subjects as statistics. I see this in the media all the time. A recent study found that there popcorn contains a lot of polyphenols, a compound with some health benefits. The media, however, reported that "Popcorn is healthy". It is this kind of scientific illiteracy that will constitute a good amount of science and perceived science. Also do not forget that science is easily misrepresented, especially in the case of statistical findings. People may not even be aware that they are misrepresenting findings, as they are ignorant about such subjects as statistics. I see this in the media all the time. A recent study found that there popcorn contains a lot of polyphenols, a compound with some health benefits. The media, however, reported that "Popcorn is healthy". It is this kind of scientific illiteracy that will constitute a good amount of science and perceived science.

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