How Political Polarization Has Led to a Decline in Public Confidence in Science
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research have found that, despite the growing mistrust of science in recent years, people are still confident in their own scientific knowledge. The study found that, while people’s overall confidence in science has decreased, their confidence in their own scientific knowledge has remained steady. This is particularly true among those who are politically engaged: people who are more likely to be exposed to political debates and discussions are more likely to trust their own scientific knowledge, even if they may not trust the scientific consensus. This suggests that the mistrust of science is more of a political issue than a scientific one.
source: Phys.org