Science by press conference
Science by Press Conference
Science by press conference (pronunciation: /ˈsaɪəns baɪ ˈprɛs ˌkɒnfərəns/) is a term used to describe the act of announcing scientific results to the public through a press conference before the results have been published in a peer-reviewed academic journal. The term is often used pejoratively, as this practice can lead to the dissemination of misleading or inaccurate information.
Etymology
The term "Science by press conference" is a combination of the words "science", from the Latin scientia meaning knowledge, and "press conference", a meeting organized for the purposes of disseminating information to the media. The term is used to describe the practice of bypassing traditional scientific peer-review processes in favor of immediate public announcement.
Related Terms
- Peer review: The process by which scientists evaluate the work of their colleagues before it is published in a scientific journal.
- Scientific method: A systematic approach to understanding the natural world through observation and experimentation.
- Pseudoscience: A collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method.
- Media manipulation: The act of creating an untrue or misleading narrative or image in the media.
Criticisms
Science by press conference has been criticized for potentially spreading misinformation and undermining the scientific process. Critics argue that without the rigorous scrutiny of peer review, the results announced in a press conference may be inaccurate or misleading. This can lead to public misunderstanding of science and can potentially harm the credibility of the scientific community.
Examples
Notable examples of science by press conference include the announcement of cold fusion in 1989 and the Clonaid human cloning claim in 2002. In both cases, the scientists involved announced their findings in press conferences before their work had been peer-reviewed, leading to widespread controversy and skepticism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Science by press conference
- Wikipedia's article - Science by press conference
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