The importance of building resilience -- Scientific thinking and how it can be applied -- Our failing education system -- How political debate should work in a democracy -- Fairness and equality -- Education, schooling and the curriculum -- Where have we been going wrong in our society? -- How do we fix what has been going wrong? -- Summary and hopes for the future -- What are some of the mistakes and can they be corrected?
Summary:
"In this timely book the author describes the correct use of the scientific method and how to apply it to current events and scientific topics to obtain honest assessments. The book is approachable enough for the general public and recommended for university and advanced high school science educators and their students"-- Provided by publisher.
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