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Science activism is surging – which marks a culture shift among scientists (theconversation.com)

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Hundreds of scientists protested government efforts to restrict educational access to Western science theories, including Darwin’s theory of evolution, in June 2023 in India. Similarly, scientists in Mexico participated in a research strike in May 2023 to protest a national law they claimed would threaten the conditions for basic research. And during the same month in Norway, three scientists were arrested for protesting the nation’s slow-moving climate policy.

As these among many other actions show, scientists today are speaking out on a variety of political and social issues related to their own research fields and in solidarity with other social movements

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Just as crazy is the amount of individuals refusing to believe in science despite a history of proven issues. I have a few within my circle that I increasingly do not associate with because the rhetoric coming from them just do not make sense.

No idea what to do long term besides doing what I think is best after evaluating options and maybe trying to influence a decision or two. I don’t let it keep me up at night however too much to keep up with.