Apologies for cross-posting

 

I’m interested to know whether anyone has any more evidence on this view.  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8525879.stm

He alludes to “evidence that the distrust has spread” and the report suggests that BBC polls appear to be confirming this. 

 

If this is all true, what do people believe will be the ultimate fall-out in terms of public trust and engagement with science and scientists?

 

Juliet

 

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