#scientific-dissent

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Philosophy
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

Science needs disagreement. What makes some disagreement useless? | Aeon Essays

Disagreement drives scientific progress, but science denialism and politicized rejection of consensus harm research and policy; criteria are needed to distinguish valuable dissent.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
5 months ago

'We dissent': NIH scientists sign letter criticizing Trump's cuts in public health research

NIH scientists are openly challenging policies under Jay Bhattacharya they believe undermine public health and the agency's mission.
Public health
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

NIH scientists publish "Bethesda Declaration" rebuking Trump admin

The NIH dissent highlights ethical concerns over handling an uncontrolled virus and calls for speaking against harm to public health.
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