tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028542425643358082.post4424128237657879035..comments2023-07-23T04:32:10.904-05:00Comments on Liberating Education: Science ScaresAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06900591289532265883noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028542425643358082.post-59959446151154970822011-12-07T15:26:03.978-06:002011-12-07T15:26:03.978-06:00This is from the Wikipedia article on ACSH:
"...This is from the Wikipedia article on ACSH:<br /><br />"In 2004, the now-defunct Tufts University Nutrition Navigator (a rating guide to nutrition websites) gave the ACSH site an overall rating of 20 out of 25 and an "Accuracy of Information" rating of 8 out of 10. However, it commented, "This site aims to arm consumers with the facts necessary to make wise decisions about health, but be aware that the information here is biased and represents a very conservative interpretation of current science. Consumers looking for a balanced debate on health issues will have to look elsewhere."[25]"<br /><br />Perhaps ACSH leans on the positive side for industry, but we must be aware that organizations like the Natural Resources Defense Council and the Center for Science in the Public Interest leans against industry and technology for ideological reasons.<br /><br />As far as I'm concerned, the only reasonable thing to do is study what BOTH sides claim and look at their evidence to make up your mind.<br /><br />But that requires that you make yourself knowledgeable about evaluating statistical claims and scientific studies.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900591289532265883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028542425643358082.post-61293241535183627722011-12-07T15:13:30.754-06:002011-12-07T15:13:30.754-06:00Thanks Fred, I wasn't aware of this.
Here'...Thanks Fred, I wasn't aware of this.<br /><br />Here's an article from Mother Jones about Ross: http://motherjones.com/politics/2005/11/paging-dr-rossAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900591289532265883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028542425643358082.post-82182852470909943552011-12-07T14:54:42.516-06:002011-12-07T14:54:42.516-06:00For what it's worth, I had some dealings with ...For what it's worth, I had some dealings with the American Council on Science and Health a couple years back related to some highly toxic building materials. Their chief medical officer at the time was a convicted felon. Their research and press releases were as sleazy as I've ever seen.<br />Sorry I don't have time to recapture my records, but there's plenty to learn about their operation on the Web. Fred Stitt, Architect.Fred Stitthttp://www.sfia.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028542425643358082.post-16213519154654817492011-12-06T22:17:17.695-06:002011-12-06T22:17:17.695-06:00I'm with Marsha Enright on this, Anonymous. Wh...I'm with Marsha Enright on this, Anonymous. What I have read from the American Council on Science and Health has made sense. <br />I think it would be very valuable to provide students with the statistical literacy with which to examine claims that are made to frighten us. There sure are a lot of them--there's usually one on each 11:00 p.m. newscast.Donald Heathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028542425643358082.post-61285080375342678082011-12-06T17:11:15.877-06:002011-12-06T17:11:15.877-06:00What's your evidence for claiming this about t...What's your evidence for claiming this about the ACSH?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900591289532265883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6028542425643358082.post-51341073825491607022011-12-05T08:44:13.749-06:002011-12-05T08:44:13.749-06:00The American Council on Science and Health entire ...The American Council on Science and Health entire reason-for-being is to distort science in favor of its industrial benefactors. Using them as a resource does nothing to enhance objectivity in education.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com