"[Cuomo] turns coronavirus into an orthodox jewish issue rather than basing it on science"

I wish more scientists/liberals understood this: respect for science is actually incredibly high in contemporary society. What ends up controversial is what science says. https://twitter.com/SEichenstein/status/1317922771117158400">https://twitter.com/SEichenst...

This is related to what Benjamin Riley and I wrote about learning styles and neuromyths. With rare exceptions, everybody wants to be on the side of science and research. Perceptions of what science says though can become partisan. https://deansforimpact.org/why-mythbusting-fails-a-guide-to-influencing-education-with-science/">https://deansforimpact.org/why-mythb...

For this reason the most valuable thing to do isn& #39;t to report on scientific consensus or the importance of listening to science -- others already agree it& #39;s important, and they think you& #39;re reporting just one side of the story. Instead, you have to educate the public on science.

Some of the above claims proved to be a bit controversial! I& #39;ll try to reengage with research on scientific communication and post about it. Stay tuned.