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Re:Why “Trusting the Science” Is Complicated by sriku on Monday February 15, 2021 @01:45AM (#26139836)
> But what about when scientists collaborate with the policy-makers to shape public perception about how to inform and educate people?

That isn't a problem with science. It is politics .. as @AnthonyMouse noted.

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Re:Why “Trusting the Science” Is Complicated by Ambolia on Monday February 15, 2021 @04:01AM (#26140678)
It's generally cheaper to buy a scientist than to buy a politician.
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