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How to Talk to a Science Denier

by Lee McIntyre · 1984

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How to Talk to a Science Denier

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12 Takeaways: 1) Science Denial: A Dangerous, Pervasive Threat

Key Insight 1: Science Denial: A Dangerous, Pervasive Threat

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Key Insight 2: The Five-Trope Playbook: Common Tactics of Deniers

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Key Insight 3: Identity, Not Just Information, Drives Denial

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Key Insight 4: Facts Alone Rarely Change Deeply Held Beliefs

This insight from How to Talk to a Science Denier by Lee McIntyre represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 5: Trust, Respect, and Empathy: The Foundation for Dialogue

This insight from How to Talk to a Science Denier by Lee McIntyre represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 6: The "What Would Change Your Mind?" Question

This insight from How to Talk to a Science Denier by Lee McIntyre represents one of the foundational ideas in this philosophical work.

Key Insight 7: Technique Rebuttal: Exposing Flawed Reasoning

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Key Insight 8: The Malicious Origins of Climate Denial

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Key Insight 9: Liberal Science Denial: The Case of GMOs

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Key Insight 10: Lessons from COVID-19: Denial's Real-Time Impact

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Key Insight 11: Unify and Conquer: Strategies for Combating Denial

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Key Insight 12: The Cure for Post-Truth: Embracing Scientific Values

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