S2 | E4 - The Rejection of Science: Climate, Vaccines, & Disbelief - Dr. John Kerr

Episode 4 April 10, 2023 00:45:02
S2 | E4 - The Rejection of Science: Climate, Vaccines, & Disbelief - Dr. John Kerr
PhD: Unpacked
S2 | E4 - The Rejection of Science: Climate, Vaccines, & Disbelief - Dr. John Kerr

Apr 10 2023 | 00:45:02

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Show Notes

“Investigating the psychological underpinnings of why people dismiss scientific evidence.”

What are the root causes of science-skepticism? Is climate change denial linked to a philosophy of inequality? Why is it so difficult to build trust towards scientists? Dr. John Kerr joins us to Unpack the data shedding light on why anti-science belief exists in New Zealand, and around the world.

This is the condensed, short-form version of our full interview with Dr. Kerr. To listen to the full episode, + bonus content, head to patreon.com/phdunpacked.

If you’d like to read more, here’s a link to the PhD: https://researcharchive.vuw.ac.nz/xmlui/handle/10063/8095

For any questions, qualms or queries, reach out to the PhD: Unpacked team through [email protected], or @phdunpacked on Instagram.

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