Anti-vaxxers, flat earthers and other science sceptic groupings are symptoms of the post-truth era we are experiencing as a global society. Unfortunately, authoritative stances towards such scepticism have been proven counterproductive. In this workshop, we will discuss post-truth science communication; that is, science communication that addresses the legitimate concerns of sceptics and identifies common ground on which to make new and less sceptical meanings of science and its role in addressing the many wicked problems we face. We will engage participants in experiencing the dilemmas and conflicts of encounters between science sceptics and scientific authority figures, respectively, and co-construct workable ideas or models for constructive encounters. We will conclude by contextualising participants' experiences in terms of science communication theory and practice.

This session is part of the Misinformation and trust in science conference track.