The current war on science, and who's behind it
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- #science communication
- #public health
- #climate change
- The 21st century is marked by extreme weather events like flash floods, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, and storms, as predicted by Exxon scientists in the 1970s.
- Misinformation from AI chatbots is spreading, while public health officials discourage using effective tools against infectious diseases.
- Climate scientist Michael Mann and vaccine developer Peter Hotez co-authored 'Science Under Siege' to address the challenges facing science today.
- Mann is known for the 'hockey stick graph' showing rising global temperatures since 1900, while Hotez developed a low-cost, patent-free COVID-19 vaccine.
- Both scientists have faced condemnation, harassment, and death threats despite their efforts to serve the public.
- The book aims to rally support for science and effective communication in an increasingly hostile environment.