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So lately, I've been thinking about my work, and why I'm making it, and what I want it to say, and an idea that keeps popping up in my head, but I've never seriously thought about is scientific literacy. As you may or may not know, scientific literacy is downright pitiful in this country. My question for the group at large is: "Does it matter? Is scientific literacy important? (I think it is, but I'm not exactly unbiased, here)." If so, why? Why does the average person need to know about science?
And if scientific literacy is important, what types of science should we all be knowledgeable in? Is it important that the common person knows about geology? Why?
As I said, I have my own opinions, but I'm curious to hear what others have to say.
How scientifically literate are you?

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