In the age of the internet, information is plentiful

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In the age of the internet, information is plentiful. Geographers, scientists, or anyone exploring scientific inquiry must discern valid sources of information from pseudoscience and misinformation. In this class we introduce how powerful is the map and GIS can reveal the scientific fact, we also learned the scientific methods from guest lectures Dr. Zandiatashbar high-tech economic geography of the U.S., as well as Dr. Yang traffic volume impact on urban heat island. This evaluation is especially critical in scientific research because scientific knowledge is respected for its reliability.

Pseudoscience is a collection of ideas that may appear scientific but does not use the scientific method. Astrology is an example of pseudoscience. It is a belief system that attributes the movement of celestial bodies to influencing human behavior. Contrarily, Science is a social process. Scientists share their ideas with peers at conferences, seeking guidance and feedback. Research papers and data submitted for publication are rigorously reviewed by qualified peers, scientists who are experts in the same field. The scientific review process aims to weed out misinformation, invalid research results, and wild speculation. Thus, it is slow, cautious, and conservative. Scientists tend to wait until a hypothesis is supported by an overwhelming amount of evidence from many independent researchers before accepting it as a scientific theory.

Maps revealing with scientific facts will be shown against those created from pseudo-science. Students can choose your example and explain the bias and misinformation presented along with its larger implications to society. 

 

 distinguishing science from pseudo-science.