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Well- half the country believes Astrology determines their future, despite study after study confirming any affect is illusory. Fortunately, we do not teach Astrology in science classes, but we sometimes try to teach Intelligent Design as an alternate explanation for human origins- when it’s not even a scientific theory. A bit like teaching engine repair in a music class, because music can’t explain precisely how the first flute was invented. Most people also don’t know the meaning of “95%” confidence level when reporting statistical results- and so have no idea if water with 1 part per billion of a carcinogen is or is not dangerous. But they know it sounds scary. They hear two scientists on the evening news debate global warming, and might form an opinion based on who ‘”sounded” more plausible, rather than the preponderance of evidence. Science can be hard, we’re all busy, and we don’t always like the answers. So its no wonder people prefer to make up their own conclusions, or simply

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