Barbara Hofer

Psych professor at Middlebury College, interested in the psychology of science denial, & psychology and emerging technology. Cycling enthusiast with wanderlust.

[Barbara Hofer @bkhofer]

@PeterWelch And I am so proud you are our senator!

[The News Literacy Project @NewsLitProject]

"Even if you don’t use generative AI, it is likely you have already read articles created by it or developed from it. It can take time & effort to find & evaluate reliable information about science online – but it is worth it." - @GaleSinatra & @bkhofer

#ScienceLiteracy

[The Conversation U.S. @ConversationUS]

ChatGPT and other generative AI could foster science denial and misunderstanding – here's how you can be on alert https://t.co/kR7TwPA47m

[Oxford Psychology @OUPPsychology]

Now out in paperback!

Science Denial offers psychological explanations for why people deny science. It provides solutions and allows individuals to examine their own thinking to become more vigilant about these pitfalls. @GaleSinatra @bkhofer https://t.co/DRID79b3oE

[Oxford Psychology @OUPPsychology]

For #CitizenScience Month we are shining a spotlight on Science Denial by @bkhofer and @GaleSinatra. This book offers psychological explanations for why people deny science, practical solutions, and opportunities to examine your own thinking.

📖 > https://t.co/a7U5WXsn1B

[Barbara Hofer @bkhofer]

@ivabra @TextDiscourse Wonderful news and so well deserved! Congratulations!

[Timothy Caulfield @CaulfieldTim]

Psychologists are taking aim at misinformation with these powerful strategies https://t.co/CtJWHomoYv via @APA cc @jonathanstea

Need to use a plurality of tools!
- Debunk
- Prebunk
- Accuracy nudges
- Warning labels
- Teaching critical thinking

#ScienceUpFirst

[Mo Weeks @mo87mo87]

Pretty wild something that is clearly a public utility can be single handedly destroyed by a bored unfunny emerald mine heir in less than 60 days.

[Gale Sinatra ☮️ @GaleSinatra]

Merci Beaucoup RePlanet France for hosting a webinar with @bkhofer and I to talk about #ScienceDenial.

[Barbara Hofer @bkhofer]

@allan_wigfield Paul Pintrich didn't yet have tenure when I became his advisee - also the case for Tim Urdan, Chris Wolters, Allison Ryan, Lynley Anderman, Eric Anderman, Helen Patrick, Shirley Yu, and several others. Best decision any of us could have made! What an extraordinary mentor he was.

[Barbara Hofer @bkhofer]

@seleneonline @theramble Love the display!

[Roshan Rinaldi @Roshan_Rinaldi]

You are here:

[Geoffrey Mitelman @RabbiMitelman]

If you felt like "Don't Look Up" felt a little too close to home, or raised some questions for you, then join us tomorrow (2/22) at 2 pm ET, when we talk with Professors @GaleSinatra and Barbara Hofer, authors of "Science Denial! https://t.co/5ZSCnIWmbD

[The News Literacy Project @NewsLitProject]

#Educators! - Share your go-to fact-checking tool or tip for a chance to win @GaleSinatra & @bkhofer's book, "Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do About It."

Share in #NewsLitNation 👉🏾 https://t.co/KyuPO7ih1J (or by replying to this tweet)

[Barbara Hofer @bkhofer]

@GaleSinatra Bravo!!

[Barbara Hofer @bkhofer]

Pleased that our article for teachers is now available

[National Center for Science Education @NCSE]

"Ten ways for teachers to address science denial," from @bkhofer and @GaleSinatra.

#SciEd #SciTeachers
https://t.co/jnBPm5QSvU

[Barbara Hofer @bkhofer]

@GaleSinatra Pretty simple. So voters will blame Biden for failing to contain the virus. See today’s headlines - it’s working.

[Barbara Hofer @bkhofer]

‘Don’t Look Up’ Highlights the Myths That Fuel Science Denial | Psychology Today https://t.co/JWYSOthfpu
@GaleSinatra

[Barbara Hofer @bkhofer]

Thanks, Scientific American, for posting our article! @GaleSinatra #DontLookUp

[Scientific American @sciam]

Myth number 1: We can't act unless the science is 100% certain. https://t.co/6IVaVrpyAy

[The Conversation U.S. @ConversationUS]

Don’t be like the foolish president and people in @dontlookupfilm who reject the warnings of scientists.

The movie effectively reveals the myths that fuel inaction on the #climatecrisis, according to @GaleSinatra and @bkhofer (thread) ⬇️