About this episode

This episode explores the meaning of trust in science and the factors influencing public opinion on scientific research.

On this episode of Sustainability Matters, we explore what having confidence in science really means. What separates healthy skepticism from deliberate doubt? How do politics, economic interests, and misinformation shape public opinion around scientific research? And what role can scientists themselves play in rebuilding trust? All this and more with Dr. Peter Mahaffy, member of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry's (IUPAC) Committee on Ethics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusio...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Peter Mahaffy

Topics covered

• trust in science
• skepticism
• politics and science
• misinformation
• scientific research

Keywords

• trust
• science
• skepticism
• politics
• misinformation
• public opinion
• scientific research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

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