The art of misleading the public
Abstract
At the dawn of a new decade and in a pivotal election year, we face unprecedented challenges that threaten the environment, public health, and security. Meanwhile, dark money is being funneled through powerful lobbyists, plaguing the process of enacting informed, evidence-based policies. David Michaels's new book, The Triumph of Doubt, is a tour de force that examines how frequently, and easily, science has been manipulated to discredit expertise and accountability on issues ranging from obesity and concussions to opioids and climate change.
- Publication:
-
Science
- Pub Date:
- February 2020
- DOI:
- 10.1126/science.aba5495
- Bibcode:
- 2020Sci...367..747K
- Keywords:
-
- SCI POLICY