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Folks who tell the truth for a living are called scientists. I don't know what journalists have been doing, but it's not that.
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The generalization that all journalists are writing "ragebait for clicks" isn't a response I'd expect to read from a scientist. As in the scientific community, there is a range in quality out there. But that doesn't mean that society doesn't need or benefit from good journalism.
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Chrissy, as you probably know, I'm a fan. You absolutely bring a refreshing honest perspective. Let the haters hate. PS - Plenty of scientists are full of it. Case in point Ancel Keys.
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During my decades as a lackey in the MSM, it seemed to me that 95% of what got published or broadcast by the big outlets was p-r for the Establishment, whether the journalist knew it or not (and most didn’t).
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I totally agree but can you provide the empirical, scientific evidence to back up that last sentence? Thanks, Professor.
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MIC DROP
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Scientists are just people, as are journalists. They do not undergo a surgical procedure that precludes them from deception, but perhaps...
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Really now. Wonder what those fine "scientists" at the tobacco companies we're doing.
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