Ok, I apologise to all colleagues who see themselves as PR professionals for
conveying the same prejudiced attitude to PR as
evidenced by Lord Sainsbury, simply my frustration getting the better of me.
Its just that I don't see 'science' as any particular 'organisation' rather
as a whole area of great human interest.
But are we just arguing about the terminology here or is the Government
attitude really that 'the public' (or even some of the public(s))do not need
any/much further input or effort to further the 'understanding' 'awareness'
or 'appreciation' of science. Does the lack of any explanation regarding
how to increase public' confidence in science' without continuing and
extending efforts to communicate all of the above signify a general
agreement that you can't have one without the other, or am I out on a limb
here ?
If the Government are really intent on specifically addressing 'public
confidence in the governance of science' then I'm pretty sure that they will
have to find a new breed of 'communicator', i.e one who has that confidence
themself!
Regards
Lynne
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