The idea that younger communicators of science may be better received
by even younger publics is familiar yet fascinating to dissect. I too
would be interested in evidence that might tell us more about this. I
remember being allowed off the campus as an 'ambassador' to visit
schools when I was younger. But surely there is a paradox here?
'Knowledge' grows by accretion and challenge, and is evidence-based.
Much of it does not age yet we are wondering whether and why the
messengers have to look young. Role models that do not age, or are we
talking only about the packaging? There are surely some valuable
attributes that show positive correlation or none with a person's age?
from a Research (i.e. retired) Reader in Genetics.
Robert Whittle
http://www.zenadsl5348.zen.co.uk/
http://www.meta-art.info
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