(Dis)trust in America: How Divergent Trust in Science Fuels Partisan Polarization
Twenty-first century American politics has been tumultuous, with common explanations for the divide including media changes, elite polarization, and tribalism. This project argues that the most concerning development is the polarization of trust in scientific institutions. Partisan realignment has resulted in both parties operating from fundamentally distinct epistemologies, complicating their ability to collaborate on collective goods.
October 23, 2024
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Eisenberg Rotunda, Schlegel Hall, River Campus
Presented by:
James Druckman, Ph.D.
Martin Brewer Anderson Professor of Political Science
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