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• Title: Science's Uncertain Authority in Policy (Perspectives)
• Author : Issues in Science and Technology
• Release Date : January 22, 2010
• Genre: Engineering,Books,Professional & Technical,
• Pages : * pages
• Size : 251 KB

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Scientists view science as the ultimate authority on the laws of the universe, but that authority has no special standing when it comes to the laws of nations. The rigors of the scientific method may be humanity's most reliable approach to attaining rational and objective "truth," but the world's leaders very often follow other routes to policy conclusions. Society's decisionmakers acknowledge the power of science and invoke its support for their decisions, but they differ greatly from scientists in the way they understand and use science. My years as White House science advisor made me aware that science has no firm authority in government and public policy. Scientists might wish that it were otherwise, but if they want to play an effective role in policymaking, they need to understand the political process as it is. A few examples will illustrate my point. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

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