Scientists were perceived as more credible than government officials, but were not more credible than businesspeople or issue advocates.Scientists were viewed as more credible when discussing technological issues than when discussing non-technological social issues such as health, education and employment.Three forms of distrust – concerns abo...
People are emotionally driven. Everyone is, to an extent. Scientists are less likely to use that to support their point, or they’ll have emotionally displeasing things to say.
Well pretend your science is more emotional, Mr scientist! We need to convince the masses, throw a “damn” or two in your sentences, save our planet and pretend for a second science has led to innovation after innovation that has changed quality and ability of life for billions… Yeah, damnit, nothing emotional about science, let’s just keep it boring
People are emotionally driven. Everyone is, to an extent. Scientists are less likely to use that to support their point, or they’ll have emotionally displeasing things to say.
I’m a scientist, can confirm.
Well pretend your science is more emotional, Mr scientist! We need to convince the masses, throw a “damn” or two in your sentences, save our planet and pretend for a second science has led to innovation after innovation that has changed quality and ability of life for billions… Yeah, damnit, nothing emotional about science, let’s just keep it boring