Ciencia <i>vs</i> pseudociencias>

ARMENTIA, Javier

Publication year:

2002

Publication place:

Donostia-San Sebastián

ISBN:

84-8419-905-3

ISSN:

1137-4462

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Summary

The present article collects on the whole the motion presented with the same title last 23rd November 1998 during the conference on scientific dissemination organised by Eusko Ikaskuntza. In the analysis of the current situation which we could term as contentious between science and society, the phenomenon of the upsurge of pseudo-sciences is paradoxical. This situation is reflected in the text, while attempting to delve in the reasons for such an acritical acceptance of false sciences. The author then introduces alternatives to change such a reality, specifically in the field of social communication of science.