What "Trust the Science" Really Means
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The Biden administration’s vow to “trust the science” is admirable — but what does it truly mean? Trust in science and medical experts has been on the decline since the COVID-19 pandemic began, so are we truly following the advice of scientific experts? What can policymakers, business leaders, and citizens themselves do to better understand scientific and rational thinking in order to make better decisions themselves?
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