The "March for Science" Demonstrations - the "Geeks" rebel!

On Earth Day this past weekend, demonstrations were held around the world in defense of science. An idea that many find absurd in its necessity, but in many major cities across the globe, scientists and science-advocates rallied together to take a stand against seemingly perpetuating ignorance.

Central knowledge questions that arise surrounding this event are:
In what ways can the WOKs faith and emotion cause significant and ongoing controversy surrounding widely accepted scientific theories? 
In what ways are the natural sciences irreconcilable with specific AOKs or WOKs? 

Explore the following articles to gain a sense of the purposes behind, and the sudden necessity for, a unified front in the face of things like "alternate facts" and "fake news." Also take note of the witty and inspiring signs that were the highlight of the mass demonstrations.

"21 of the best March for Science protest signs."


Resources:

Burdick, Alan. "The Usefulness of a March for Science." The New Yorker Online. April 23, 2017.

Holmes, Matthew (and Guardian Readers). "Why we joined the March for Science." The Guardian Online. April 24, 2017.

March for Science. Website.

Ortved, John. "Marching for Science in Washington, D.C." Vogue Online. April 23, 2017.

Politico Staff.  "21 of the best March for Science protest signs." Photo Gallery. Politico Online. April 22, 2017.

Smith-Spark, Laura and Jason Hanna. "March for Science: Protesters gather worldwide to support 'evidence'."  CNN Online. April 23, 2017.

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