Should we care about science denialism?
Science denialism is evolving, and scientists have an increasingly important role to play in stopping the spread of misinformation, discussed a panel of experts from the University of Melbourne.
On Wednesday 16 August 2023, Dr Graham Phillips, Lecturer in Science Communication and former ABC Catalyst host moderated a thought-provoking discussion between Professor Margie Danchin, Group Leader Vaccine Uptake, Murdoch Children’s Research Centre, Dr Jennifer Beckett, Lecturer in Media and Communication, Dr Andrew King, Lecturer in Climate Science, and Professor Fiona Fidler, from History and Philosophy of Science.
The discussion, entitled ‘Should we care about science denialism?’ was held during the 2023 Science Festival – a week-long celebration of science and innovation hosted by the Faculty of Science. More than 100 people attended the event in person, while another 60 tuned in online.