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Bringing values and deliberation to science communication

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Decisions always involve both facts and values, whereas most science communication focuses only on facts. If science communication is intended to inform decisions, it must be competent with regard to both facts and values. Public participation inevitably involves both facts and values. Research on public participation suggests that linking scientific analysis to public deliberation in an iterative process can help decision making deal effectively with both facts and values. Thus, linked analysis and deliberation can be an effective tool for science communication. However, challenges remain in conducting such process at the national and global scales, in enhancing trust, and in reconciling diverse values.

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1212740110

Author: Thomas Dietz

Institution: Michigan State University

Language: English

Topic: Risk Perception and Management

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2121600794

FWCI: 105.5

Cites: 108

Cited by: 468

Related to: 10