Should we be concerned about the growing scientific illiteracy among Aussies?

A survey by the Australian Academy of Science shows nearly 30 percent of participants did not know if humans lived at the same time as dinosaurs.

The Rudd government has signed a deal to provide extra funding to independent schools.

The survey also finds young Australians are becoming more ignorant about basic science.

Experts say the search engine Google and films like Juraasic Park are to blame.

What do you think is the growing - should we be concerned about the growing scientific illiteracy among Australians?