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Book Synopsis: WINNER of the 2012 Minnesota Book Award for nonfiction
“One of the most important books published in America in the last decade.” - TV News Anchor and columnist Don Shelby
“Whenever the people are well informed,” Thomas Jefferson wrote, “they can be trusted with their own government.”
But what happens in a world dominated by complex science? Are the people still well-enough informed to be trusted with their own government? And with less than 2 percent of Congress with any professional background in science, how can our government be trusted to lead us in the right direction? Will the media save us? Don't count on it. In early 2008, of the 2,975 questions asked the candidates for president just six mentioned the words “global warming” or “climate change,” the greatest policy challenge facing America. To put that in perspective, three questions mentioned UFOs. Today the world's major unsolved challenges all revolve around science. By the 2012 election cycle, at a time when science is influencing every aspect of modern life, antiscience views from climate-change denial to creationism to vaccine refusal have become mainstream. Faced with the daunting challenges of an environment under siege, an exploding population, a falling economy and an education system slipping behind, our elected leaders are hard at work ... passing resolutions that say climate change is not real and astrology can control the weather. Shawn Lawrence Otto has written a behind-the-scenes look at how the government, our politics, and the media prevent us from finding the real solutions we need. Fool Me Twice is the clever, outraged, and frightening account of America's relationship with science--a relationship that is on the rocks at the very time we need it most.
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Are you concerned about the assault on science in America? Look no further than "Fool Me Twice: Fighting the Assault on Science in America." This groundbreaking book, winner of the prestigious Minnesota Book Award, is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the critical role of science in our society.
In today's complex world, it's more important than ever for the people to be well-informed. As Thomas Jefferson wisely said, a well-informed populace can be trusted to govern themselves. But with less than 2 percent of Congress having a professional background in science, can our government truly be trusted to make the right decisions for our future?
Don't rely on the media to save us. In the 2008 presidential election, the candidates were asked a staggering 2,975 questions, with only a handful mentioning the crucial issues of "global warming" and "climate change." Meanwhile, UFOs received more attention. It's clear that science-based challenges are being ignored, putting our nation's future at risk.
Now, in the midst of the 2012 election cycle, the importance of science cannot be underestimated. From climate-change denial to creationism to vaccine refusal, antiscience views have become mainstream. With the world facing environmental crises, rapid population growth, economic instability, and an education system in decline, it's time for a wake-up call.
Shawn Lawrence Otto's "Fool Me Twice" offers a thought-provoking and eye-opening perspective on the relationship between science, government, politics, and the media. This book pulls back the curtain on the forces that prevent us from finding real solutions to the problems we face.
Don't let America's relationship with science crumble. Join us in the fight against the assault on science. Get your copy of "Fool Me Twice: Fighting the Assault on Science in America" now and be part of the movement to ensure a brighter and smarter future for our nation.
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