Science and Decision Makers Quiz - Qualicum Institute: Advocating a science-based understanding of ecological, social and economic survivability

Welcome to the science and decision makers quiz

Decision makers don't need to base policies on ecological nor physical science because:

Today’s cultural norms tolerate and accept systems that allow decision makers to flourish based on popularity

Science has nothing to do with good governance and policy development - we need to keep these separate

First and foremost, decision making is about striking a balance between the various wishes and feelings of the electorate

Not everybody is interested or understands science and therefore it represents a special interest sector of society