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SUMMARY:Science Journalism, Authoritarian Regimes, and Pseudoscience
URL:https://wcsj2017.org/session/science-journalism-authoritarian-regimes-pseudoscience/
DESCRIPTION:Pseudoscience deceives millions of people every day. Although scientists and journalists try to expose baseless assertions, governments around the world often will make decisions based on such claims or on the mistrust of science. Do science journalists have a social responsibility to help people demand evidence-based policies? If so, how can science journalists overcome animus from those in power who seek to prevent them from exercising this responsibility? These questions…
LOCATION:Marriott Marquis: Salons 8-9
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