The scientific worldview has made great contributions to humanity’s flourishing. But, as science advances into territory once firmly held by religion—attempting to answer questions about the origins of the universe, life and consciousness—science communication often paints a fairly pessimistic picture of the world.
Opinion: Science communicators need to stop telling everybody the universe is a meaningless void
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