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Lucidity in the Post-Factual Era: How to Unsee the Emperor’s New Clothes

Arunima Roy

Lucidity in the Post-Factual Era: How to Unsee the Emperor’s New Clothes

Critical thinking is harder for our brains than absorbing pre-processed ‘infotainment'. Understanding how we pay (or lack) attention can help us navigate the post-factual era.

Science Should Prepare for a Marathon

Neysan Donnelly

Science Should Prepare for a Marathon

Scientists cannot insulate themselves from political and societal trends. On 14 April 2018, people all over the world will take to the streets to March for Science.

Young Economists Comment on the ‘Post-Truth’ Era

Lisa Vincenz-Donnelly

Young Economists Comment on the ‘Post-Truth’ Era

What can economists do to combat an anti-intellectual mentality? What can economists do to combat an anti-intellectual mentality?

Science in a Post-Truth Era

Melissae Fellet

Science in a Post-Truth Era

To combat misinformation, scientists can help non-scientists experience science for themselvesTo combat misinformation, scientists can help non-scientists experience science for themselves