Science and the Skeptic

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Category
Non-Fiction
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books ™ February 2022
Year Published
2022
Curriculum
Science Curriculum

Fake news, pseudoscience, and quackery have become scourges, spreading through society from social media all the way to Congress.

The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and fiction, has become blurred. Some of the most crucial issues of our time―climate change, vaccines, and genetically modified organisms―have become prime targets for nefarious disinformation campaigns. Far too many people have become distrustful of real science. Even those who still trust science no longer know what to believe or how to identify the truth. Not only does this result in the devaluation and distrust of real science, but it is also dangerous: people acting based on false information can hurt themselves or those around them.

We must equip ourselves with the knowledge and skills to fight back against all this disinformation. In Science and the Skeptic: Discerning Fact from Fiction, you will learn how science is done, from the basic scientific method to the vetting process that scientific papers must go through to become published; how and why some people intentionally or unintentionally spread misinformation; and the dangers in believing and spreading false information. You'll also find twenty easy-to-follow rules for distinguishing fake science from the real deal. Armed with this book, empower yourself with knowledge, learning what information to trust and what to dismiss as deceit.---from the publisher

120 pages                                  978-1728419459                       Ages 13-18

Keywords:  fake news, misinformation/disinformation, science, truth, how things work, 13 year old, 14 year old, 15 year old, fact vs fiction, spreading false information

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