The thinking error that makes people susceptible to climate change denial
The Conversation: Jeremy Shapiro, adjunct assistant professor of psychological sciences, discussed the psychology behind conspiracy theories in climate denialism. “From a scientific standpoint, these claims of disproof are absurd. Fluctuations in the weather don’t refute clear long-term trends in the climate,” he wrote. “Yet many people believe these claims, and the political result has been reduced willingness to take action to mitigate climate change.”
