Lamoille Valley Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Dr. Elizabeth Sherman, Professor of Biology, Emerita, Bennington College will explore how it is that the US, arguably the most science and technology centered country in the world, routinely lags behind many other countries in the acceptance and understanding of science? Various polls have suggested that a substantial percentage of Americans think that the seriousness of human-induced climate change is exaggerated, that vaccines cause autism, that humans did not evolve from earlier forms of life, that genetically modified foods are unsafe for humans to ingest, and that wearing magnets can ease arthritis and Prevagen can improve memory, in spite of evidence from scientists. Dr. Sherman will explore how scientists do science, limitations and all, and the consequences of science denial.

To register, go to learn.uvm.edu/olli/lamoille or call UVM Non-credit office @ 802-656-8407 during regular business hours or we will assist you at the door.

We meet Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 1-2pm at Stowe Cinema Triplex, 454 Mountain Road, Stowe.

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Nov 16, 2024, 4:30 to 6:30 PM