The danger of science denial

Name: The danger of science denial
Uploaded: 2010-04-12T09:38:00Z
Duration: 16 min 12 s
Description: Vaccine-autism claims, "Frankenfood" bans, the herbal cure craze: All point to the public's growing fear (and, often, outright denial) of science and reason, says Michael Specter. He warns the trend spells disaster for human progress.

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Michael Specter |

TED2010

• February 2010

Vaccine-autism claims, "Frankenfood" bans, the herbal cure craze: All point to the public's growing fear (and, often, outright denial) of science and reason, says Michael Specter. He warns the trend spells disaster for human progress.