Naomi Oreskes: Why we should trust scientists

The video explores the relationship between science and belief, highlighting public skepticism towards scientific claims. It critiques the traditional scientific method, emphasizing its limitations and the role of inductive reasoning and modeling. The video discusses how scientific consensus is achieved through collective scrutiny and organized skepticism. It concludes by drawing parallels between trust in science and technology, advocating for evidence-based trust and improved communication from scientists.

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