“People change their mind based on trusting relationships, which is why the worst advice possible is ‘don’t talk about religion and politics over Thanksgiving dinner.’ That’s exactly where we should talk about it.” – Lee McIntyre.

When it comes to combatting science denial, how do you change people’s minds? Our panel at AAAS discusses storytelling, political demonstrations, and building trust.

Click above to listen to part 2 of How Bad Does It Have to Get?, featuring Lee McIntyre, Philosopher and Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and author of “The Scientific Attitude” and “Post-Truth”, Reyhaneh Maktoufi, Civic Science Fellow with NOVA PBS at station WGBH, and co-presented with Roland Pease, BBC reporter and presenter of “Science in Action.”

How Bad Does It Have to Get?:
Part 1: Science Denial
Part 2: Engaging Disbelievers
Part 3: Challenging Post-Truth

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