This apparently works best for those who understand the science.
Science asks of others to believe what scientists have observed.
In this science is little different from the many other demands made on us all for trust and belief.
The competition for our trust and beliefs is a daily event. It is easy to understand why there are many who are uncertain and are pulled in unexpected directions.
Science in offering inconvenient truths provides fertile opportunity for those proposing more accomodating beliefs.
Unfortunately the notion of a belief system based on science has been hijacked, and it is left to great communicators such as Dr Karl to be a disciple for science.
The occasional misappropriation of science by enterprise to develop and promote products without due diligence and rigour does not help the cause.
P.S.
A simple trial might be to ask if a mobile phone works due to magic or science.
For those who say science, a second test is to ask if a person believes science is dangerous.
Ownership and use of a mobile suggests acceptance, science is not dangerous, and probably not magic.
Those who believe in magic are easily fooled and ripe for the picking.
Those who believe science is dangerous probably own media and entertainment empires as they rely on capturing minds with imaginary products.
I wonder what does Dr Karl have to say on that?
