Those interested in diving deep into the psychology of climate science denial will be thrilled to hear about a free new "Massive Open Online Course" that starts April 28th. (That's right, you still have time to sign up!) The class is titled, "Making Sense of Climate Science Denial," and is a seven-week program created by John Cook, so you know it will be good. (Cook, you may recall, is the creator of Skeptical Science and is the lead author of the 97% consensus paper.)
The course looks promising, featuring interviews with an impressive number of experts (75 in all), from renowned climate scientists like Katharine Hayhoe and Mike Mann to the legendary Sir David Attenborough. Hosted by the University of Queensland, but available anywhere with internet, the course will teach students about the consensus gap between scientists and the public, the psychological and social factors that lead some to reject the consensus, and how denial has clouded public perception of and attitudes toward climate change.
Bottom line, if you've ever wondered what's going through the mind of a denier, this may be your best chance!
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