In this episode, I'm joined science-communication researcher Miguel Vissers for a funny, honest, and wildly insightful look at how science actually reaches the public—and why it so often goes wrong. Check out the links below to see Miguel's work and check back for updates as one of the pieces of research we discuss will be available soon.

We start with the question, why science needs its own communication field and whether this is a unique case. We also cover Miguel's area of expertise and look at how press releases shape the news you see—sometimes a little too directly. The conversation also touches on lessons learned during the pandemic regarding transparency, trust, and mixed messaging. Why scientists, journalists, governments, and influencers all talk past each other. And finally… how Joe Rogan went from “gateway to science curiosity” to “uh oh.”

Takeaways:

The podcast episode delves into the intricacies of science communication, particularly its role in bridging the gap between scientific research and public understanding.
The challenges faced by scientists in conveying their findings effectively.
The balance that science communicators must maintain between promoting scientific advancements and critically evaluating the implications of such research for society.
The necessity of transparency in science communication, especially in light of the public's increasing skepticism towards scientific authorities and findings.
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- Surfing the COVID-19 news waves - Journal of Science Communication
- Miguel Vissers on LinkedIn
- BE Sci Comm - BE SciComm is a community of science communicators, bringing together researchers, journalists, press officers, communication officers, policy makers, designers, event organizers, students, and anyone interested in science communication.
- About Miguel Vissers | University of Antwerp
- It’s the science, stupid! by Miguel Vissers for Big Bang Magazine - A warning against scientism and a proposal for science communication focused more on scientific process(es) than scientific facts

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