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How do you think we can actually shift public opinion to give more value to scientific rigor and reduce the overwhelming abundance of bunk? With cognitive biases controlling how we think and feel is it possible?

IANAL but is it possible that what you say here may impact the court case??

Emily,

Thanks so much for your answer. I think you're absolutely correct. Understanding why and how people interpret the information they're presented with is an area of science that has intrigued us for quite some time. But, never before have humans had so much information available to them. And, never before have the stakes for our collective actions been so great.

When I listen to Bill Nye 'not shutting up about climate change', I'm excited for the possibility that we might actually be able to sway public opinion and pressure our governments and corporations into changing their behaviors. It's an uphill battle against ignorance (not meant to be pejorative).

The really good news is that anyone can learn why how cognitive biases work to affect how we value and trust the information we receive and the decisions we make with that information.

I'm really happy that there are people like you who can use media to help inspire others to take a scientific approach to sifting through information in 'post-truth' world.

Thanks for what you're doing to help save the human race! :-)