Scientific dissent and public policy: Is targeting dissent a reasonable way to protect sound policy decisions?

The temptation to silence dissenters whose non‐mainstream views negatively affect public policies is powerful. However, silencing dissent, no matter how scientifically unsound it might be, can cause the public to mistrust science in general.

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Published in:EMBO reports 2013-03, Vol.14 (3), p.231-235
Main Authors: de Melo‐Martín, Inmaculada, Intemann, Kristen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical Research - ethics
Biomedical Research - legislation & jurisprudence
Dissent and Disputes
EMBO55
Peer review
Perceptions
Policy making
Public health
Public opinion
Public policy
Public Relations
Science
Science & Society
Science - ethics
Science - legislation & jurisprudence
Science and Society
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Summary:The temptation to silence dissenters whose non‐mainstream views negatively affect public policies is powerful. However, silencing dissent, no matter how scientifically unsound it might be, can cause the public to mistrust science in general.
ISSN:1469-221X
1469-3178
DOI:10.1038/embor.2013.8