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Scientists just found a way to break through climate apathy: Boiling down data into a binary — a stark this or that — can help break through apathy about climate change. (grist.org)

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[–] RegularJoe@lemmy.world 39 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

The reason I think this is mildly interesting is that the article's main revelation is to just make the data a "this or that" presentation. They aren't changing the information, they're merely changing the presentation of how the data is displayed to get people to see what the scientists are seeing. It's literally a "Keep It Simple, Stupid" approach.

[–] techt@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Angela Collier has some great thoughts about the shortcomings of scientific communication with the public in general -- I think this is the video. Can't recommend her enough, wonderful breakdowns of very complex topics in a way that doesn't make me feel dumb.

[–] WanderingVentra@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

Discovered her recently, I think through a video that was a more nuanced take on Feynman that showed up on my feed, and been loving her videos ever since. Highly recommend her takes on science.

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 8 points 3 weeks ago

scientists discover propaganda
this really shouldn't be considered a new thing, people have been weaponizing presentation for centuries