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Tag Archives: Scientists
The adults in the room
I was having another discussion on Twitter with Jean Goodwin, who posted the following quote. It’s attributed to Mark Largent and may have been delivered at a AAAS meeting. I’m interested in what other people think of this. I don’t … Continue reading
Posted in ethics, Science, Scientists, The philosophy of science, The scientific method
Tagged AAAS, History of Science, Jean Goodwin, Mark Largent, Scientists
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If someone says “deficit model thinking” again I’ll…..
There can be a tendency, often amongst social scientists, to accuse scientists of deficit model thinking. The suggestion is that there are scientists who think hostility to science, or a lack of trust in science, is because of a lack … Continue reading
Marches for Science
Tomorrow is the day of Marches for Science. The idea of a march for science has somewhat divided people, although along rather predictable lines. There’s concern that it will be seen as politicising science. There’s concern that it will be … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Politics, Research, Science, The scientific method
Tagged Informed, March for Science, Politics, Scientists
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Advocacy and scientific credibility
To the surprise of few, I suspect, it appears that scientists can advocate without damaging their, or the scientific community’s, credibility. It’s reported in this paper, [d]oes Engagement in Advocacy Hurt the Credibility of Scientists? and is discussed in this … Continue reading
Science communication
I came across a Guardian article called why scientists are losing the fight to communicate science to the public. The only polite way I can describe it is missing the point entirely. The article was motivated by Brian Cox’s appearance … Continue reading
Posted in Personal, Research, Science
Tagged Brian Cox, Guardian, Richard P Grant, Science communication, Scientists
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The Scientific Method
I was going to use a New York Times article about the Scientific Method, that Susan highlighted, to say something about the scientific method. From what I’ve seen, the response to the article has been mixed, but I’m going to … Continue reading
...and Then There's Physics 