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A Mutual Understanding: ‘Let’s do better’

JAN 20, 2012
Humor in science vs. journalism.
Inside Science Contributor
A Mutual Understanding: 'Let's do better' lead image

A Mutual Understanding: ‘Let’s do better’ lead image

Ed Yong

A few days ago while perusing the #scio12 post on Twitter I came across a RT with a link to the above diagram.

It’s a humorous take on the ever-present scientist vs. journalist debate.

I first saw this posted on the Discover Magazine’s Not Exactly Rocket Science blog , but apparently it came from discussions created by posts here and here , although I agree with Ed Yong’s take on the matter:

“This is tedious. We’ve been doing this for years now, with no progress. Two sides, shouting at each other, shouting past each other, resorting to caricatures, and making no/little attempt at mutual understanding. Let’s do better.”

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