Perilous Times for Science, Journalism, and Freedom

4,807 views · Published 21 December 2017 · 15:01 · Indexed 12 November 2026

Channel: Paul Beckwith · 2017 · News & Politics

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Veteran journalist Dan Rather kicked off the 25,000 scientist New Orleans conference with his 2017 AGU Presidential Lecture. 

I discuss highlights from this very keynote talk. Crucial topics include: 1)science for the pursuit of knowledge, and how humans are wired to be interested in science; 2)journalism and communication and the power of storytelling; 3)how science and journalism are both under siege; and 4)how we need a revolution in how we communicate science.

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