Why are people losing faith in science? In this episode of This Integrated Life, Justin Barrett, president of Blueprint 1543, and Skylar Barrett explore the challenges scientists face in maintaining intellectual humility while standing up for truth. From the pressures of funding and media misinterpretation to the dangers of arrogance and groupthink, we examine how scientific integrity depends on both humility and courage.

How has science become entangled with political power? What happens when the fear of going against the mainstream stifles necessary debate? Justin and Skylar discuss the difference between descriptive scientific findings and prescriptive actions, the provisional nature of scientific knowledge, and the role of values in shaping public trust in science. This conversation unpacks the social, psychological, and moral complexities of being a scientist in today’s world.