When It's Wise to Question the Scientific Consensus

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DATE : Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:18:16 GMT
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On this episode of ID the Future, Anika Smith interviews CSC Research Director Jay Richards about when it's wise to doubt a "scientific consensus." With growing skepticism on issues where the public is told that scientific consensus exists — most notably Darwinian evolution, but also climate change. How can we tell if the consensus is based on social pressure or on scientific evidence? Listen in, and be sure to read Dr. Richards' article at The American here. For more articles from Dr. Richards, visit Evolution News & Views and The American.

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