Why won't the public put their faith in scientists?
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An analysis of why many people don't trust the opinions of scientists, despite the fact that, for the most part, the claims made by the majority of scientists are relatively easy to verify. It is contended that part of the problem researchers face is that they can't always provide a definitive answer to a question, which makes them appear vague and untrustworthy, rather than merely cautious with their opinions.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2005
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Be a good neighbour and share your bright ideas
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An analysis of the aims of a new European charter for researchers and a code of conduct for their recruitment. The aim of the charter is to drive the European knowledge economy and make the European Union the world's most competitive and dynamic knowledge economy by 2010.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2005
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