
Scientists Should Admit They Bring Personal Values to Their Work
Value neutrality among researchers is a myth that hurts the public trust of science
Value neutrality among researchers is a myth that hurts the public trust of science
The failure of the U.S. to respond appropriately to the pandemic could have been predicted if anyone had bothered to ask social scientists
Mutual criticism in research is necessary, but it needn’t be nasty
Survey show that Americans want NASA to monitor climate change and asteroid threats, not land astronauts on the moon
The same tactics used to cast doubt on the dangers of smoking and climate change are now being used to downplay COVID
The WHO’s initial advice not to wear masks in the fight to contain COVID sowed dangerous confusion
Those who argue that the system will magically self-correct are kidding themselves
Technology is blurring the lines between consumers and producers, amateurs and professionals, and laypeople and experts. We’re just starting to understand the implications
Those who argue that COVID-19 isn’t a real threat are mirroring bogus attacks on global warming and evolution
Letting the rich pay for science that interests them is a bad idea—even if they aren’t convicted sex offenders
Some trade organizations have distorted the facts on climate change and other issues to keep members’ profits high
A number can be tiny in relative terms but hugely important nonetheless
Support for basic research helped to make the U.S. an economic powerhouse, but that’s now in danger
The naive answer is that white men and scientists are coldly rational—but that’s not the whole story
Instrument calibration is essential for science—and justice
Despite claims to the contrary, eliminating them would have a significant effect in addressing the climate crisis
A study last October said so, but the journal’s decision to publish wasn’t necessarily okay
They’re not meant to be taken as gospel truths
A book entitled Discerning Experts explains why—and what can be done about it
Whether or not the world reaches an international emissions agreement, the U.S. government holds the real solution
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