Is This Wi-Fi Organic?: A Guide to Spotting Misleading Science Online
Dave Farina
Mar 2021 · Mango Media Inc.
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How to separate facts from fake science in the Disinformation Age: “Cuts through the chaos . . . sure to keep you laughing while also keeping you thinking.” —Matt Candeias, PhD, author of In Defense of Plants
We live in an era when scams, frauds, fake news, fake stories, fake science, and false narratives are everywhere. Fortunately, you don’t need a BS in Science to spot science BS. This guide from educator Dave Farina, aka YouTube’s Professor Dave, is a playful yet practical investigation of popular opinions and consumer trends that permeate our society. Shoppers insist on “organic” everything even if they’re unable to define the term. Healers and quantum mystics secure a foothold alongside science-based medicine in an unregulated and largely unchallenged landscape. Misleading marketing is used to sell you products and services that range from ineffectual to downright dangerous.
With the knowledge gained from Dave Farina’s simple explanations of basic scientific principles, you can learn to spot misinformation and lies on the internet before they spot you. Learn the real science behind such semi-controversial subjects as drugs, vaccines, energy, and biotechnology—and most importantly, arm yourself with the critical-thinking skills everyone needs in a world filled with nonsense.
“Scientific literacy is our best defense in an age of increasing disinformation.” —Kellie Gerardi, aerospace professional and author of Not Necessarily Rocket Science
We live in an era when scams, frauds, fake news, fake stories, fake science, and false narratives are everywhere. Fortunately, you don’t need a BS in Science to spot science BS. This guide from educator Dave Farina, aka YouTube’s Professor Dave, is a playful yet practical investigation of popular opinions and consumer trends that permeate our society. Shoppers insist on “organic” everything even if they’re unable to define the term. Healers and quantum mystics secure a foothold alongside science-based medicine in an unregulated and largely unchallenged landscape. Misleading marketing is used to sell you products and services that range from ineffectual to downright dangerous.
With the knowledge gained from Dave Farina’s simple explanations of basic scientific principles, you can learn to spot misinformation and lies on the internet before they spot you. Learn the real science behind such semi-controversial subjects as drugs, vaccines, energy, and biotechnology—and most importantly, arm yourself with the critical-thinking skills everyone needs in a world filled with nonsense.
“Scientific literacy is our best defense in an age of increasing disinformation.” —Kellie Gerardi, aerospace professional and author of Not Necessarily Rocket Science
How to separate facts from fake science in the Disinformation Age: “Cuts through the chaos . . . sure to keep you laughing while also keeping you thinking.” —Matt Candeias, PhD, author of In Defense of Plants
We live in an era when scams, frauds, fake news, fake stories, fake science, and false ...
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Joe Heusmann
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May 13, 2022
I have screenshots for following story. I used to be a fan of this guy. Me and the gf has his book, a few donations etc. Listened to him for over a year and a half. I've had the privilege of working and learning with reitred NASA shuttle engineers. I love science, orbital mechanics, and learning. Some of the concepts found in the book. Sadly, I found out how shallow Dave was when I made a comment, where I was pretty delicate on my thoughts on how he acted during a debate. How shallow is this guy I've been watching for 2 years? Within 7 minutes of leaving a comment, I found out. Out of 18k comments, Dave responded cussing acalling me a "dumb***". Kids saw this. To Dave, anyone who treats somebody equally, no matter how flawed their logic may be, is a "dumb***". Unbelievable. I couldn't believe out of all the comments this guy has, blowing sunshine up his butt, he chooses to respond to me. It was such a benign comment that most would chalk up as "constructive criticism".
MadPlaid Media
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July 8, 2022
I first started watching Dave's Youtube channel after coming across it via SciManDan videos. Informative and to the point. It covers every thing one needs to sniff out bunk science,the preditory tactics of large companies and or organizations. and most importantly provides tools for the laymen to avoid potential dangerous sudo-science and woo. Thank you Dave and I hope to see more in your library soon!
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December 2, 2021
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About the author
Dave Farina has a BA in chemistry from Carleton College and an MA in science education from California State University, Northridge. After years of teaching chemistry in the classroom, he turned his attention to science communication in 2015, focusing primarily on his YouTube channel Professor Dave Explains.
Dave’s channel serves as a database of nearly a thousand tutorials in a wide variety of scientific fields. These educational videos have just enough detail to help struggling high school and undergraduate students and are visually engaging and general enough for any viewer who just wants to learn a few things.
Although Dave is passionate about helping students all over the world reach their academic and career goals, he is even more passionate about bestowing the public with basic science literacy. Anti-science sentiment has been growing in recent years, and it has demonstrated itself to be harmful to society. Dave is devoted to diagnosing and disarming common anti-science narratives and exposing pseudoscience wherever it crops up.
Dave Farina has a BA in chemistry from Carleton College and an MA in science education from California State University, Northridge. After years of teaching chemistry in the classroom, he turned his attention to science communication in 2015, focusing primarily on his YouTube channel Professor Da...
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