Proportions, averages, percentages, etc. Vast majority seem to not understand and cannot effectively communicate about science
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definitely probability, statistics etc. A lot is not intuitive but simple to understand with some effort
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@SamHarrisOrg Easily "Theory". Outside the academic world there are many who need to upgrade their understanding of "scientific theory".Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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concept of scientific vs. vernacular "theory" to avoid ceaseless "it's only a theory" conversations.
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The difference in meaning between "theory" as a scientific term and what most non-scientific people understand.
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Heritability.
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, high schools should teach a basic logic and reasoning class.Maybe then 1000s of people wouldn't believe things like pizzagate
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Cognitive dissonance
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Evolution. It's astounding how many people misunderstand and/or misrepresent this basic, proven concept.
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Even ppl who've studied it (at least somewhat) often suffer from basic misconceptions. (Perhaps to do w/ our irrational brains?)
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Falsifiability.
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what racial differences would require balls to discuss?
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Is there anything beyond the hustle? The quest for meaning beyond propaganda and advertising.
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