“Anti-science”? That happens when anyone questions whatever is marketed as “science.”
To hear it from Steven Novella at Neurologica Blog: The fight over science in public education continues, and if anything picked up considerably in 2017. Earlier in the year Nature reported on various state laws designed to water down science education or allow for equal time to be given to unscientific views. … A new Florida bill also includes this problematic language: Controversial theories and concepts must be taught in a factual, objective, and balanced manner. This is part of the latest strategy. First, don’t mention any one theory (like evolution) by name. That is likely to trigger a constitutional challenge. Second, make the bill sound like it is promoting something positive, like academic freedom, democracy, or just being fair Read More ›