Full professor of theoretical chemistry, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel

The current system of knowledge dissemination, including research, synthesizers, disseminators, and evaluators, is impacted by inherent biases and implications of political agendas. Also mentioned: how universities are being influenced to align with certain global sustainability goals, touching upon funding, academic freedom, and potential manipulation of consensus.

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“Ninety-Nine Percent? Re-Examining the Consensus on the Anthropogenic Contribution to Climate Change”: https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/11/11/215

00:00 Introduction
01:37 Current Situation in Israel
03:59 The Knowledge System: From Academia to the Public
07:54 The Role of Universities in Knowledge Accumulation
21:09 The Flaws in the Knowledge System
33:23 Pakistan flood falsehoods
37:03 The Role of Funding in Research
59:09 The Dangers of Politicizing Universities
01:03:39 The Importance of Science Literacy
01:06:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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