Explore strategies for addressing evolution skepticism and denial in this 32-minute AGU conference talk. Discover how to effectively respond to challenges against evolutionary theory, drawing from real-world examples such as the Texas education case and climate change debates. Examine the correlation between education and acceptance of evolution, and learn approaches to overcome group identity barriers. Gain insights into engaging religious groups, understanding the nature of evolutionary change, and communicating the importance of evolution education. Equip yourself with tools to address misconceptions and promote scientific understanding in various contexts.
But It's "Only a Theory!" - Responding to Evolution Doubt, Distortion, and Denial
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
How does somebody like me get involved
Evolution Denial
Why Does Evolution Matter
Judgment Day
NBC courtroom sketch
The Texas case
What happened in Texas
How did you respond
What happened as a result
This was a victory
Responding directly
Taking every challenge headon
Climate change
Evolution education
The crisis of acceptance
Acceptance correlates with education
Group identity
How to overcome this problem
Pope Francis
My Quick Answer
This is the Least Interesting News Story of 2014
George Lamont Ray
How should we approach religious groups
Evolution reflects nothing
Evolutionary change is built into nature
Simon Conway Morris
The Study
The Bottom Line
Taught by
AGU
