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Barbara Hofer

@bkhofer

Psych professor at Middlebury College, interested in the psychology of science denial, & psychology and emerging technology. Cycling enthusiast with wanderlust.

 Vermont
Joined August 2011
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"Even if you don’t use generative AI, it is likely you have already read articles created by it or developed from it. It can take time & effort to find & evaluate reliable information about science online – but it is worth it." - @GaleSinatra & @bkhofer #ScienceLiteracy
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ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here's how you can be on alert bit.ly/425WzuP
ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here’s how you...

ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here’s how you...

Generative AIs may make up information they serve you, meaning they may potentially spread science misinformation. Here’s how to check the accuracy of what you read in an AI-enhanced media landscape.

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ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here's how you can be on alert bit.ly/425WzuP
ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here’s how you...

ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here’s how you...

Generative AIs may make up information they serve you, meaning they may potentially spread science misinformation. Here’s how to check the accuracy of what you read in an AI-enhanced media landscape.

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Now out in paperback! Science Denial offers psychological explanations for why people deny science. It provides solutions and allows individuals to examine their own thinking to become more vigilant about these pitfalls. @GaleSinatra @bkhofer bit.ly/41BlVRN
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For #CitizenScience Month we are shining a spotlight on Science Denial by @bkhofer and @GaleSinatra. This book offers psychological explanations for why people deny science, practical solutions, and opportunities to examine your own thinking. 📖 > bit.ly/3UnJniN
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Psychologists are taking aim at misinformation with these powerful strategies apa.org/monitor/2023/01/tren… via @APA cc @jonathanstea Need to use a plurality of tools! - Debunk - Prebunk - Accuracy nudges - Warning labels - Teaching critical thinking #ScienceUpFirst
Psychologists are taking aim at misinformation with these powerful strategies

Psychologists are taking aim at misinformation with these powerful strategies

Conspiracy theories and other forms of dis- and misinformation continue to worm their way into the American psyche. Psychologists are on a mission to fight them with these science-backed methods

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Mo Weeks@mo87mo8718 Nov 2022
Pretty wild something that is clearly a public utility can be single handedly destroyed by a bored unfunny emerald mine heir in less than 60 days.
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Merci Beaucoup RePlanet France for hosting a webinar with @bkhofer and I to talk about #ScienceDenial.
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Our webinar is tonight! 🎯 Join us at 8PM CET for a conversation with prof. B. Hofer and G. Sinatra around their work on science denial. Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8125436359…
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If you felt like "Don't Look Up" felt a little too close to home, or raised some questions for you, then join us tomorrow (2/22) at 2 pm ET, when we talk with Professors @GaleSinatra and Barbara Hofer, authors of "Science Denial! jewishlive.org/sacredscience
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#Educators! - Share your go-to fact-checking tool or tip for a chance to win @GaleSinatra & @bkhofer's book, "Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do About It." Share in #NewsLitNation 👉🏾 bit.ly/FebGiveawayNLN (or by replying to this tweet)
Screenshot from a website with mostly text and a headshot on the left of a woman next to her name, Miriam. Header: February NewsLit Nation Giveaway Main paragraph text: Ready for the next giveaway? We like shring! What is a go-to fact-checking tip or tool you use in your classroom? Submit a screenshot of your news literacy desktop that shows what tabs/tools/things you have open to prepare for a lesson in news literacy. You can post it here, on twitter, or in our NewsLit Nation Facebook group! This month's prize is the book by Gale Sinatra and Barbara Hofer, Science Denial: Why it happens and what to do about it.

ALT Screenshot from a website with mostly text and a headshot on the left of a woman next to her name, Miriam. Header: February NewsLit Nation Giveaway Main paragraph text: Ready for the next giveaway? We like shring! What is a go-to fact-checking tip or tool you use in your classroom? Submit a screenshot of your news literacy desktop that shows what tabs/tools/things you have open to prepare for a lesson in news literacy. You can post it here, on twitter, or in our NewsLit Nation Facebook group! This month's prize is the book by Gale Sinatra and Barbara Hofer, Science Denial: Why it happens and what to do about it.

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Don’t be like the foolish president and people in @dontlookupfilm who reject the warnings of scientists. The movie effectively reveals the myths that fuel inaction on the #climatecrisis, according to @GaleSinatra and @bkhofer (thread) ⬇️
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It's reckless to frame wise public health policy (universal masking) as "punishment" instead of something we do to decrease transmission, infection, hospitalization, and death Imagine this extended to other scenarios (ex condoms/barrier methods) Please do better VT #VaxPlusMask
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@GovPhilScott14 Dec 2021
Replying to @GovPhilScott
The hundreds of thousands of people who did the right thing, and are therefore not causing the problem in our hospitals, should not be punished to protect the people who have chosen not to protect themselves. 5/
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Replying to @GovPhilScott
I’d be especially grateful if you would reinstitute a temporary #maskmandate in #Vermont. #vtpoli
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JZVt@shawdowlandjan13 Dec 2021
Replying to @GovPhilScott
We need a universal indoor mask mandate.
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The @smithsonian scholars have picked their favourite books of 2021 and 'Science Denial' by @GaleSinatra and @bkhofer is one of them! Read more today. bit.ly/31E8MNX
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Raise your voice for those with only a whisper.
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Bill Sullivan@wjsullivan20 Nov 2021
Starting off Saturday with a marvelous book about science denial and the fuel I need to do something about it. Thanks to @GaleSinatra and @bkhofer for writing this important work!
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In order to understand science deniers, we need to get inside their minds. So check out this new episode with @GaleSinatra and @bkhofer as we discuss the psychology of science denial Apple: apple.co/3mtHpxC Spotify: spoti.fi/3Ev7IKg
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Tomorrow on my show, I speak with @GaleSinatra and @bkhofer about Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do About It... Subscribe now and get the ep as soon as it's live! open.spotify.com/show/4eDCVv… podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… youtube.com/skepticmagazine/…
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