Re:Game of Genomes
by biomcgary on Monday July 11, 2016 @04:13PM
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>I did cringe. ... The descriptions are accurate, but murky.
I agree that the article does not have the precision that biologists expect; however, I think broad accuracy is important when writing for the general public and sadly lacking in most science reporting.
I attended a conference on evolution and medicine last month where Zimmer spoke about how he approaches reporting science and the struggle to cover important, but complex ideas for a general audience. Having heard his side of the story, I may be a bit biased but I would love to hear recommendations for other science journalists that tend to get the story right.
I agree that the article does not have the precision that biologists expect; however, I think broad accuracy is important when writing for the general public and sadly lacking in most science reporting.
I attended a conference on evolution and medicine last month where Zimmer spoke about how he approaches reporting science and the struggle to cover important, but complex ideas for a general audience. Having heard his side of the story, I may be a bit biased but I would love to hear recommendations for other science journalists that tend to get the story right.