Science deniers. How to talk to flat-earthers, anti-vaxxers, and conspiracy theorists

In a world ruled by technology and scientific progress, there seems to be no place for ignorance, speculation, and baseless hypotheses. However, contrary to common sense, many vehemently defend conspiracy theories and believe the most improbable claims: for example, that the Earth is flat, climate change is a hoax, and the coronavirus is a biological weapon. Philosopher of science and educator Lee McIntyre has met dozens of dissenters and compiled a fascinating guide to this irrational community. He managed to understand how it is structured, learn how to communicate with its followers, and identify which arguments work on them. He is convinced that science deniers need to be persuaded, as their misconceptions can sometimes be deadly.