Someone on slashdot recommended a good book which debunks these myths and tries to explain why people believe them. It also argues why science is important in our society and the risks of having people making decisions without truly understanding the issues at hand.
Unfortunately, there are people in politics for example believing in UFOs, satanism, intelligent design, etc etc.
There is nothing more healthy for a society than a good dose of skepticism.
The book is called "The Demon-haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark" by Carl Sagan.
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Where did you get that ? Some HR or other corporate motivational poster ?
check out the T400 or the T61 if they still sell it.
What next ? A crack down on people who grow gourmet mushrooms ?
Someone on slashdot recommended a good book which debunks these myths and tries to explain why people believe them. It also argues why science is important in our society and the risks of having people making decisions without truly understanding the issues at hand. Unfortunately, there are people in politics for example believing in UFOs, satanism, intelligent design, etc etc. There is nothing more healthy for a society than a good dose of skepticism. The book is called "The Demon-haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark" by Carl Sagan.
You mean: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/state/20070907-0513-ca-brf-cencoast-dealerrip-off.html/ ?
Not whining or anything, but I received 2 cookies. They also thoughtfully mentioned they didn't want us to get fat before the holidays.