Speculation arises on whether Mexico's first female president with a scientific background, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, will prioritize evidence-based decision-making.
Experts discuss how the scientific backgrounds of five world leaders influenced their policies, with some considering science expertise a double-edged sword.
Sayaka Oki highlights the risk of scientists getting 'trapped in their own self-righteousness' if they rely too much on their intellect instead of listening to constituents.
Herbert Hoover's technocratic bias, stemming from his background in geology and experience as a mining consultant, might have limited his understanding of broader social and political issues during the Great Depression.
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