Explore the importance of trusting science in a 29-minute talk by Naomi Oreskes, Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University. Delve into how scientific claims gain trustworthiness through rigorous vetting processes and why maintaining a realistic view of science's strengths and weaknesses is crucial. Learn about the challenges faced when people reject scientific findings and the impact on decision-making for important matters. Discover insights on the role of science in society and the reality of anthropogenic climate change from a world-renowned geologist, historian, and public speaker.