Many Science-Phobic Groups say 'No.' It’s pretty easy to say 'No,' especially to single issues.
I’ve lived in NW Ontario since 1975. I got my undergraduate degree in Hon Physics at the University of Waterloo in 74. Don’t get me wrong that’s not a claim to expertise in all things Physics, far from it. I can claim a good understanding of things I don't know in many areas of Physics. I was a high school teacher in Red Lake, taught mostly Science, Calculus and Physics. Although I retired 17 years ago, I still love it here.
I’ve been interested in Science-Phobic Groups. While I was teaching my motto was “What You See, Depends on How You Look.” It was an introduction to how you look scientifically into things. That’s not easy. You have to look very carefully. There are no simple saviours or demons. Anyone with a simple answer is wrong. Yes I realize that is a simple statement. Many Science-Phobic Groups say “No”. It’s pretty easy to say “No,” especially to single issues.
“They” can be political, racial, or religious. It’s common for the “Anti” groups to say you can’t trust the other side while proposing no alternative solutions. This is all too common in politics and leads to what used to be called yellow journalism and the creation of scapegoats. This may make us feel good, but solves nothing.Understandably, we all fear that which we don’t understand. Let’s face it none of us understand much of the technology that affects our lives.
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