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If it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight back | Helen Pearson

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The author argues that the current global rejection of science and truth is not a new phenomenon but a setback in a long-term movement towards evidence-based decision-making. She draws parallels to the historical resistance faced by "evidence-based medicine" and highlights how research is increasingly informing fields like education and poverty reduction. The piece suggests that by understanding this historical context and actively seeking evidence, individuals can combat the spread of misinformation. AI

IMPACT Encourages critical evaluation of information, including AI-generated content, by emphasizing the importance of evidence over unsubstantiated claims.

RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece by a named author discussing broader societal trends related to science and evidence, with a tangential mention of AI.

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If it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight back | Helen Pearson

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Helen Pearson ·

    If it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight back | Helen Pearson

    <p>All of us can choose to consider facts, not vibes, in our next decision. One simple hack is go and look up some easily accessible peer-reviewed studies</p><ul><li><p>Helen Pearson is an editor for Nature and author of Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works</p></li…

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