Not exact matches
Whenever a student voice
group is discussing a possible solution or coming to a decision
on any
matter,
consensus is a tool excellent facilitators turn to.
Climate
consensus or
group think: Andrew Dessler has posted a followup
on Grist's blog re-examining whether statements issued by professional scientific organizations have value as a barometer of their memberships» views
on matters like climate.
Despite reportedly strong diplomatic efforts by the German presidency, and support from across Engagement
Groups, no
consensus could be reached
on the
matter.
Empirical studies aimed at trying to make sense of this phenomenon have concluded that the reason the public remains divided
on «scientific
consensus» isn't that they haven't been exposed to evidence
on the
matter but rather that when they are exposed to evidence of what experts believe they selectively credit or discredit it in patterns that reflect and reinforce their perception that scientific
consensus is consistent with the position that predominates in their cultural or ideological
group.