PSYC 3125 Lecture Notes - Cui Bono, Cherry Picking, Reflexive Modernization
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On exam this lecture as 1 short answer. Reflexive modernization critical assessment about the unintended consequences of industrial capitalism. (dunlap & mccright articles) Critical self-confrontation - action social movement = greenpeace (citizen action groups) Tobacco industry = conflict of interests working for another group while working for government. Sword = attack scientists: give journalist facts balanced reporting , give people who have unorthodox opinions more weight. Judgments have to be made with best evidence, we can"t have absolute certainty and sword method emphasize total certainty. Shield = two sides of story, let the average citizen speaks. Free choice: hill"s strategy for doubt is used against climate change. Echo chamber read what you agree with. Seitz & singer threat to market freedom (climate change) Expert vs. public can"t tell the difference.
