Good lord ! Something sensible coming out of Westminster ! And it was from the 29th March, not today before anyone gets worried. :)
The Science Communication and Engagement Report found that people have a strong desire to know how science affects their daily lives. However 71% of people believe the media sensationalises science, and 67% say they have no option but to trust those governing scientific information. Just 28% believe that journalists check their facts when reporting scientific matters.
Remarkably the Committee also found that the 'Boaty McBoatface' incident, where a competition to name an arctic polar ship created a social media storm, actually increased public engagement with science, and demonstrates how audacious ways of stimulating dialogue can be of public benefit.
http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/science-and-technology-committee/news-parliament-2015/science-communication-engagement-report-publication-16-17/
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
-
Hmmm. [The comments below include a prime example of someone claiming they're interested in truth but just want higher standard, where...
-
Where Americans think Ukraine is These are the guesses of 2066 Americans as to where Ukraine is. Only 1 in 6 were correct. Presumably the... -
I've noticed that some people care deeply about the truth, but come up with batshit crazy statements. And I've caught myself rationa...
Must be an April Fools thing, come on Westminster talking sense, no way! ;-D
ReplyDelete