I would add TWIV (This Week in Virology) to the list of trustworthy info sources. Also, Paul Offet (re viruses) and Peter Attia (nutrition, exercise, longevity), Michael Gregor (nutrition). Attia is opinionated and has his own way of framing the issues, but he is careful, thorough and doesn't deny his own biases.
I cannot applaud and thank you enough. Just as YLE mentioned in her post, as frustrating as it is, we cannot pull back and those expert voices must not give up or fade away. Your presence and communication has never been more important. With unending gratitude. Warmly
There are charlatans in every field, and it's important to identify those who are trustworthy; unfortunately, more often than not, scientists are at a loss for words when it comes to scientific decisions. The ignorant take advantage of their popularity to spread rumors, misinformation and even disinformation.
It's important that we scientists also learn to bring the results of our research (whether it's a literature review) closer to the communities that need it, to increase its impact.
Heather Cox Richardson is a great source for understanding what is going on in our current political climate. She is a gifted political historian, and her letters are one of the few places I now go to, to get my news.
So many voices like tiny flames in the night but no major influencer or lightning rod for what is becoming an accelerating attack on science and facts. Finance is about facts too. Appealing to logic in an age where rationalizing the illogical sells is not going to build any traction as basic education and fact based alarmist messages are discarded in favor of shiny magical thinking. Just wait until gov employees are paid in bitcoin.
Thank you for a thoughtful and informative discussion today.
I would add TWIV (This Week in Virology) to the list of trustworthy info sources. Also, Paul Offet (re viruses) and Peter Attia (nutrition, exercise, longevity), Michael Gregor (nutrition). Attia is opinionated and has his own way of framing the issues, but he is careful, thorough and doesn't deny his own biases.
I cannot applaud and thank you enough. Just as YLE mentioned in her post, as frustrating as it is, we cannot pull back and those expert voices must not give up or fade away. Your presence and communication has never been more important. With unending gratitude. Warmly
There are charlatans in every field, and it's important to identify those who are trustworthy; unfortunately, more often than not, scientists are at a loss for words when it comes to scientific decisions. The ignorant take advantage of their popularity to spread rumors, misinformation and even disinformation.
It's important that we scientists also learn to bring the results of our research (whether it's a literature review) closer to the communities that need it, to increase its impact.
Heather Cox Richardson is a great source for understanding what is going on in our current political climate. She is a gifted political historian, and her letters are one of the few places I now go to, to get my news.
So many voices like tiny flames in the night but no major influencer or lightning rod for what is becoming an accelerating attack on science and facts. Finance is about facts too. Appealing to logic in an age where rationalizing the illogical sells is not going to build any traction as basic education and fact based alarmist messages are discarded in favor of shiny magical thinking. Just wait until gov employees are paid in bitcoin.