Episode 6 – It's Not That People Don’t Trust Science 

Focuses on institutional trust, credibility and why transparency matters more than certainty. 

Core Theme: Institutional trust and credibility 

Reflection Prompts 

• Who do you trust most for information—and why? 
• When have shifting guidelines felt confusing or destabilizing? 
• What builds trust for you personally? 

Exercise: Trust Timeline 

Participants chart: 

• A moment trust increased 
• A moment trust decreased  

Facilitator Note: Discuss what actions—not messages—shaped those shifts.