Fighting Back Against the Trend of Rejecting Science
Helen Pearson highlights how we can prioritize facts over feelings in decision-making
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- Helen Pearson emphasizes the importance of prioritizing facts over personal biases when making decisions
- She suggests easily accessible peer-reviewed studies as a quick resource for grounding decisions in evidence
The stakes
- As misinformation spreads, understanding how to confront it is crucial for informed decision-making
- Encouraging evidence-based thinking can help combat the decline in trust towards scientific knowledge
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- Helen Pearson is an editor for Nature and the author of 'Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works'
- The article was published on April 28, 2026, in response to growing concerns about the acceptance of science
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Original report If it feels like the world is rejecting science and truth, here are five ways to fight back | Helen Pearson
Publisher: The Guardian Health · Published Apr 28, 10:20 am · theguardian.com
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All of us can choose to consider facts, not vibes, in our next decision. One simple hack is go and look up some easily accessible peer-reviewed studiesHelen Pearson is an editor for Nature and author…
Helen Pearson is an editor for Nature and author of Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works
What happened
- Helen Pearson emphasizes the importance of prioritizing facts over personal biases when making decisions
- She suggests easily accessible peer-reviewed studies as a quick resource for grounding decisions in evidence
- Pearson encourages a collective effort to foster a culture that values truth and scientific understanding
Why this matters
- As misinformation spreads, understanding how to confront it is crucial for informed decision-making
- Encouraging evidence-based thinking can help combat the decline in trust towards scientific knowledge
- Creating a dialogue around the importance of facts can have a positive ripple effect in communities
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