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In reply to the discussion: Do you know more about science and technology than the average American? [View all]lunasun
(21,646 posts)16. You scored better than 85% of the public, below 7% and the same as 8%. Wow that is scary because
I admit not knowing much science wise at all but still above more than 85% of the public
Not good news for America if a science dummy like me is in the top 15-20%!
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Snarkoleptic
Apr 2013
OP
I don't consider myself a science nerd and it was basic stuff. I have trouble believing anyone alive
freshwest
Apr 2013
#133
If the females asked were in the Full Quiver movement, no. This should be basic school both sexes.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#212
I think the more you know, the more humble you are, so I don't know about showing off. I blame the
freshwest
Apr 2013
#235
Yup! Thought it was hydrogen. I went back and forth and couldn't remember.
Behind the Aegis
Apr 2013
#94
You scored better than 85% of the public, below 7% and the same as 8%. Wow that is scary because
lunasun
Apr 2013
#16
There's an intersting (and free to download) book about the authoritarian mindset.
Snarkoleptic
Apr 2013
#30
13/13... I even got my gender and age group right, so I guess that's really 15/15!
opiate69
Apr 2013
#39
They ask about education; they should have asked if the respondent reads DU. 13/13.
lumberjack_jeff
Apr 2013
#58
I drove a truck for 40years. I don't remember any of that from school, I just enjoy reading
demosincebirth
Apr 2013
#75
I got 12/13. I am the 15%!!!!!! Currently majoring in computer engineering. n/t
alp227
Apr 2013
#110
I took chemistry but not any science other than that, so I did much better than I expected.
JDPriestly
Apr 2013
#146
13. But then, I'm older....and the school system was more thorough on some things!
PDJane
Apr 2013
#157
13/13, progressives are just more aware IMHO...most progressive I talk to are fairly knowledgeable
uponit7771
Apr 2013
#188
13/13. Had to think whether Nitrogen or Hydrogen was most common, but made the right call. nt
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#205
If I only knew the difference between "infrared" and "ultraviolet" I would've aced it.
Buns_of_Fire
Apr 2013
#208
Yep, that was a toughie and the front-runner for most difficult question.
Snarkoleptic
Apr 2013
#240