framing science ethics evolution spin New Atheists war on science matt nisbet
nisbetmc | March 29, 2009
When pundits like Richard Dawkins use the trust and authority granted them as scientists to denigrate religious publics, is it unethical?
On issues such as climate change, nanotechnology, and evolution, research in the area of framing is being used to design and plan communication initiatives and to craft novel, accessible, and relevant narratives for nontraditional audiences across media formats. The intended outcomes include increased learning, dialogue, and public participation.
Yet what's still missing is a clear outline of the ethical and normative imperatives that apply to scientists,…