"It's an anti-science agenda!" | Celebrated Anthropologist on Graham Hancock and Ancient Apocalypse

"It's an anti-science agenda!" | Celebrated Anthropologist on Graham Hancock and Ancient Apocalypse

In this video, renowned anthropologist and human origins researcher Prof. Chris Stringer shares his thoughts on the rise of pseudoscientific theories, particularly those propagated by figures like Graham Hancock, who regularly appears on podcasts like Joe Rogan's and features in the Netflix show Ancient Apocalypse. Stringer touches on Hancock’s debate with archaeologist Flint Dibble, emphasizing how these theories appeal to simple narratives that exploit gaps in evidence, leading to widespread misinformation. He also sheds light on the larger anti-science and anti-expert sentiments fueling the popularity of these "alternative" explanations for human origins.

Stringer compares these current trends to past debates with creationists and climate change deniers, noting how these movements often reject well-established scientific knowledge. Through his experience, Stringer highlights how media platforms have enabled the spread of such ideas, leading to a new era of public distrust in expert-led research. He provides fascinating insights into how genuine scientific work often requires re-evaluation and open-mindedness, a mindset he feels is lacking in those pushing pseudoscientific agendas.

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