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Yeah, that makes sense.
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Dr. Miller's data reveal some yawning gaps in basic knowledge. American adults in general do not understand what molecules are (other than that they are really small). Fewer than a third can identify DNA as a key to heredity. Only about 10 percent know what radiation is.
One adult American in five thinks the Sun revolves around the Earth, an idea science had abandoned by the 17th century.
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This is more the level I experience -
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While scientific literacy has doubled over the past two decades, only 20 to 25 percent of Americans are "scientifically savvy and alert," he said in an interview. Most of the rest "don't have a clue."
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that in the 75% range. Unless the topic is sports or pop culture I'd expect above 50% ignorance rates.
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