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In the midst of the #covid19 pandemic, the U.S. is facing a crisis of confidence in our federal government’s top scientific institutions.
We can still turn this around, though the window to do so is closing.
My @washingtonpost op-ed explores how (1/4) https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/02/us-is-facing-crisis-confidence-our-government-scientists/
We can still turn this around, though the window to do so is closing.
My @washingtonpost op-ed explores how (1/4) https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/09/02/us-is-facing-crisis-confidence-our-government-scientists/
1. Commit to total scientific transparency by sharing all the data
2. Be clear about the process, including who is involved when & livestreaming deliberations
3. Set metrics in advance to prevent goalposts being moved to justify shortcuts
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2. Be clear about the process, including who is involved when & livestreaming deliberations
3. Set metrics in advance to prevent goalposts being moved to justify shortcuts
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4. Explain the rationale behind decisions
5. Resume regular briefings, led by scientists
6. Let the public in on what's going on
7. Engage experts: convince us that decisions are based on scientific rigor and not political expediency
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5. Resume regular briefings, led by scientists
6. Let the public in on what's going on
7. Engage experts: convince us that decisions are based on scientific rigor and not political expediency
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Until recently, our federal government’s top scientific institutions were venerated around the world for their expertise & integrity. Now, they are on the verge of losing their credibility.
If they do, the harm to Americans’ health will be irreversible.
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If they do, the harm to Americans’ health will be irreversible.
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