“What I see is people rejecting reality, and opting more for a reality show...And that to me is frightening.” Where have most scientists been? Science denialist disinformation works, and too many ivory tower scientists look down on #scicomm.https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03120-8 …
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I mean, seriously. The disdain so many physicians and scientists exhibit for
#scicomm dates back to Carl Sagan and before. It's probably not as bad as it was then, but the sorts of stuff I see from my colleagues in my Twitter feed depress me on this front.3 replies 7 retweets 99 likesShow this thread -
David Gorski, MD, PhD Retweeted Venk Murthy
Here’s just one example of what I’m talking about.

https://twitter.com/venkmurthy/status/1322331707979214848 …David Gorski, MD, PhD added,
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Honestly, you seem intent on sowing discord and discontent. I have repeatedly praised folks like
@MedCrisis and@drjohnm who focus on excellence in science communication as well as folks like@ProfDFrancis and@VPrasadMDMPH who are both great scientists and great communicators.4 replies 1 retweet 11 likes -
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Then why did you take a dump on us and what we do in the Tweet I quoted? Even though I know it wasn’t directed at me personally, nonetheless I do take it rather personally, given that what you pooh-poohed major part of what I do.
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