Discuss about scientific uncertainty

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Learning objective:

Assess why scientific uncertainty is and will be weaponized by politicians and businesses

Mark Twain might have said There are lies, damn lies. and statistics or maybe not. Regardless. there is truth in this quote about how data analytics and visualization can be misconstrued to advance political and economic agendas that may help a few and hurt many. Please discuss about how scientific uncertainty. Particularly on the future impacts of climate change, has been and will be used to confuse and scare common citizens to the benefits of the powerful in society. Try to identify who should be responsible for identifying rhetoric from truth and how to make sure truth is being used to inform decision making.

Please make sure to reference lecture material as appropriate. Your post should be around 6 to 8 sentences long with a clear topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph.

Remember to comment on 2 other posts in a meaningful and helpful way to encourage more discussion.

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