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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Threats to Science: Politicization, Misinformation, and Inequalities
Contributor:
Druckman, James N.
Published:
SAGE Publications, 2022
Published in:
The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 700 (2022) 1, Seite 8-24
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1177/00027162221095431
ISSN:
0002-7162;
1552-3349
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
Science is often considered the best available route to knowledge and, thus, essential for societal progress. Yet contemporary science faces several challenges. These challenges include politicization, misinformation, and inequalities. I outline each of these threats, detailing the ways in which they can undermine the optimal production and application of science. I provide an overview of various research agendas on each, as covered in this volume. Without minimizing the seriousness posed by each threat, I also suggest that existing work provides reason for hope that the scientific enterprise can address these challenges and continue to improve societal well-being.