Scientific Attitudes and Climate Change

The video discusses the intersection of politics and science, highlighting how political barriers can hinder scientific progress. It examines the political success against evolution and climate change skepticism, emphasizing the need for informed decision-making. The 'grandparent test' is introduced as a method to evaluate risk-related decisions. The video also explores the economic opportunities in changing energy consumption and production, and stresses the importance of scientific openness and collaboration.

What is considered a barrier to scientific progress according to the speaker?

• Politics

• Lack of funding

• Public opinion

• Technological limitations

What does the speaker suggest about people who don't believe in evolution?

• They should be ignored

• They should be encouraged to spread their beliefs

• They should not be on science committees

• They should be allowed to rewrite textbooks

What is the 'grandparent test' used to illustrate?

• The reliance on expert consensus

• The need for scientific innovation

• The unpredictability of climate change

• The importance of family values

How does the speaker view the potential economic impact of addressing climate change?

• It will only benefit large corporations

• It will have no economic impact

• It will create new jobs and enterprises

• It will harm the economy

What attitude does the speaker encourage scientists to adopt?

• Ignoring interdisciplinary knowledge

• Being open to being proven wrong

• Focusing only on their own field

• Being dogmatic