Strongest opponents of GM foods know the least but think they know the most

Analysis of surveys from US, France and Germany could also have implications for science communication in other fieldsThe most extreme opponents of genetically modified foods know the least about science but believe they know the most, researchers have found.The findings from public surveys in the US, France and Germany suggest that rather than being a barrier to the possession of strongly held views, ignorance of the matter at hand might better be described as a fuel.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: GM Genetics Science Psychology Environment Source Type: news