npts2020 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 How about whenever the news gets scientists to basically reiterate what the media is "sensationalizing"? The news talks about this study and the ramification, and then they march on about 3 guys with advanced degrees in the topic field and get them to explain why this study is the end-all to the topic at hand. Shouldn't those scientists be saying stuff to the contrary instead of just nodding along and allowing the media to misconstrue their findings? Scientists do this. The problem is that popular media has no interest in much of anything besides controversy. Two good examples are the "debates" over evolution and global warming, fact of the matter is that there is far more agreement in scientific circles than disagreement, yet popular media would have one believe there is a substantial percentage of scientists in disagreement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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