If more people were scientifically literate they would be
more comfortable developing opinions on social or political issues. If you are knowledgeable in an area, you have
a better understanding of the issue and what goes into making a decision about
the matter. For example, if one
understands what stem cells are and how they are used in research, they can
then develop their own opinions on the ethics of using them and whether or not
we should pursue the research. When a
person is not knowledgeable about the science behind an issue such as stem cells,
they are more likely to develop opinions based on propaganda that they
hear.
I
believe that scientific understanding of important issues allows individuals to
become more involved in the decision process.
A more informed citizen is able to make better decisions regarding these
issues because they understand the scientific relevance of the issues. If citizens become more aware of topics such
as stem cells, then they can become more involved with the political side.
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