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Articles tagged with science-and-technology
Its authority derives not from unbiased scientists but from the institutions and norms that structure their work. Fighting mistrust requires more public engagement with policy, not unqualified deference to experts.
A Sun Ra tribute concert by a member of the pathbreaking pop group Labelle leads to reflections on how Black women artists and scientists have often been at the vanguard of their disciplines—though most are still awaiting due recognition.
The more someone knows about us, the more they can influence us. We can wield democratic power only if our privacy is protected.
COVID-19 is not just a public health crisis. It is also a crisis of public reason.
Pulse oximeters give biased results for people with darker skin. The consequences could be serious.
Epidemic waves serve not just to predict but also to persuade. Their special blend of mathematical and moral messaging will shape the future of the pandemic.
The UK government’s ultra-cautious approach to “evidence-based” policy has helped cast doubt on public health interventions. The definition of good medical and public health practice must be urgently updated.
As policymakers debate the right response to COVID-19, they must take seriously the harms of pandemic policies, not just their benefits.
For the sake of both science and action in the COVID-19 pandemic, we need collaboration among specialists, not sects.
