Episode Synopsis "Perceptions of Science: A Conversation with Salman Hameed about Science and Religion Across the World"

Different people across the globe have a variety of perceptions of science that range from trust and admiration, to suspicion, ignorance, and indifference. Understanding these perceptions and why people have them is a fascinating and increasingly important subject of study, particularly if we want to make scientifically informed decisions about difficult and complex problems. In this episode, I'll talk with Dr Salman Hameed about his work studying the perception of science and its relation to religion, especially in different Muslim communities around the world. 

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