Conspiracy theories have unraveled scientific authority. Is the scientific community to blame?
The article from Deseret Magazine, published on May 15, 2025, discusses the increasing challenges faced by scientific knowledge in the modern era. It highlights how misinformation, political polarization, and the rapid spread of unverified information on social media platforms have contributed to a growing distrust in scientific consensus. The piece emphasizes the importance of scientific literacy and critical thinking to combat these issues, and calls for a renewed commitment to evidence-based decision-making. It also features insights from experts in various fields who stress the need for better communication of scientific findings to the public to bridge the gap between science and society.