Convergent discourses: neoliberalism, technoscience and journalism

Before constructing a translation of scientific discourse in lay terms – and with this, calling forth the ghost of the public’s ignorance about science and technology – the operation which makes up the main task of specialized journalism in the coverage of related topics consists in the construction...

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Published in:Journal of science communication 2006-03, Vol.5 (1), p.C04
Main Author: da Silva Medeiros, Flavia Natércia
Format: Article
Language:English
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Democracy and science communication
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Summary:Before constructing a translation of scientific discourse in lay terms – and with this, calling forth the ghost of the public’s ignorance about science and technology – the operation which makes up the main task of specialized journalism in the coverage of related topics consists in the construction of a discourse of its own. However, this discourse frequently only amplifies and legitimates socially that which scientific laboratories and high tech companies offer as new, without critical opinions or contextualization. In addition to this, it is also generally characterized by linguistic operations which suppress uncertainties, doubts and considerations, thus contributing to the strengthening of the authority of specialists and of the distance which has been established – “by force” – between science and society.
ISSN:1824-2049
1824-2049
DOI:10.22323/2.05010304