In a world where science is often seen as the ultimate arbiter of truth, "The Dividing Edge of Science: Unraveling the Misuse and Limits of Science" offers a critical and insightful examination of the boundaries and applications of scientific knowledge. This compelling book delves into the core principles and methodologies that underpin scientific inquiry, revealing how these tools can be both powerful and fallible.

Through a series of thought-provoking chapters, the author explores various topics, from the basics of scientific modeling and hypothesis testing to the complex issues surrounding global warming, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the pharmaceutical industry. Each chapter illuminates the potential pitfalls and ethical dilemmas when science is misapplied or misunderstood.

In addition to addressing contemporary debates, the book tackles timeless questions about the role of science in decision-making, the distinction between correlation and causation, and the challenges of maintaining transparency in scientific research. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of how scientific knowledge is constructed and the limitations inherent in this process.

"The Dividing Edge of Science" also critically examines how science intersects with politics, education, and societal issues, providing a nuanced perspective on the influence of scientific thought on public policy and personal beliefs. The book’s discussion of the science of happiness, gender fluidity, and abortion laws highlights the importance of considering both scientific and ethical dimensions in addressing complex human experiences.

Written clearly and engaging, this book is accessible to scientists and non-scientists alike. It encourages readers to think critically about the information they encounter and to appreciate the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of scientific understanding.

Join the author on a journey to unravel the misuse and limits of science and discover how a balanced and informed approach to scientific knowledge can lead to more thoughtful and effective decision-making in our rapidly changing world.

Contents

Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION

Chapter 2 - THE FIRST TOOL OF SCIENCE: MODELING

Chapter 3 - ANOTHER TOOL OF SCIENCE: MEASURING

Chapter 4 - ANOTHER TOOL OF SCIENCE: HYPOTHESIS TESTING

Chapter 5 - CORRELATION VS. CAUSATION

Chapter 6 - PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Chapter 7 - ASSUMPTION OF TRANSPARENCY

Chapter 8 - SCIENCE CAN NOT MAKE DECISIONS

Chapter 9 - SCIENCE – THE PROVERBIAL KNIFE

Chapter 10 - GLOBAL WARMING

Chapter 11 - COVID-19

Chapter 12 - BIG PHARMA

Chapter 13 - NUTRITION

Chapter 14 - PARENTING

Chapter 15 - EDUCATION & SCIENCE

Chapter 16 - SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS

Chapter 17 - THE ROLE OF SCIENCE IN ABORTION LAWS

Chapter 18 - SCIENCE OF GENDER FLUIDITY

Chapter 19 - SCIENCE & ELECTION

Chapter 20 - CONCLUDING REMARKS

A Not From Author

Witnessing the growing division in our communities, cities, and country is heartbreaking. Our worlds feel ripped apart, and we all know the pain of feeling separated.

While we universally agree on the need to bridge our divides, our calls for unity often intensify our differences instead of healing them. One significant reason is the irresponsible use of science. Its misuse, abuse, and overuse have deepened our divides.

This book begins with accessible chapters on the fundamentals of scientific tools, gradually progressing to discuss their abuse in the most contentious debates of our time, including global warming, COVID-19, Big Pharma, abortion, and gender fluidity.

After reading, you'll gain the ability to critically assess scientific claims in the news and engage in debates where science is misrepresented. Join me on this journey to unravel the misuse and limits of science and take a transformative step toward healing our divide.

- Roy Jafari