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Presentation on Communicating about Science and GMOs
Scientists struggle to communicate science effectively due to cognitive biases that influence perceptions of risk. Genetically modified foods are often misunderstood due to reliance on anecdotes over statistics. Effective communication requires shared values, transparency, education from credible sources, and compassion to overcome biases. Resources for reliable science-based information include GMOanswers.org, Academicsreview.org, and health news review sites that evaluate claims using peer-reviewed research.
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Presentation on Communicating about Science and GMOs
- 1. Communicating Science The Problem ScientistJournalist Citizen Influences: confirmation bias, eyewitness fallacies, underutilization of stats, reliance on anecdotes, illusory correlation, cognitive dissonance, misperception of risks
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- 3. Solutions • Shared Values •Transparency • Better Education • Credible Sources • Compassion SOURCE: 2014, Center for Food Integrity Presentation, COSDA, Wyoming
- 4. Resources • Science versusentertainment – GMOanswers.org (industry supported, independent experts) – Academicsreview.org (“Testing popular claims against peer-reviewed science”) – Skeptic.com – Doubtfulnews.com – Healthnewsreview.org SOURCE: healthnewsreview.org