The Importance of popularization of Science in the Decline Pseudo-Science in The Covid 19 Era

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Research/Original Article (دارای رتبه معتبر)
Abstract:

The popularization of science involves a broad range of activities, including the acceptance, understanding and participation in science that common goal it of bridging the gap between science and the general public. The aim of this paper is to investigate the importance of popularization of science in reducing pseudo-science in the Covid 19 period. In this paper, the method of documentary research has been used. With the prevalence of Covid 19 in the world, the importance of science and its popularization in the world to reduce pseudo-science has increased more than ever. Once again, humans relied on science, scientists, and experts to discover the corona vaccine. Considering that, one of the important goals of popularization of science is to fight against superstition and pseudoscience, critical thinking is one of the tools to combat pseudoscience.

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Persian
Published:
Rahyaft Journal, Volume:30 Issue: 79, 2020
Pages:
25 to 36
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