Does science have a coronavirus communication problem | COVID-19 Special

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the spotlight on virologists. But their star status has also made them the target of public anger and even death threats. Anthony Fauci, has gained a huge following. But not with everyone. Germany, too, has spawned its science superstars, like Christian Drosten. His podcast is one of the most popular in the country. Alexander Kekule is a regular guest on German talk shows. He sparred with politicians over their virus response at the beginning of the crisis. But as social media memes feed the echo-chamber, are these new celebrities serving to further polarize scientific debate? Different views are important in science. Asking questions is key. People believe what they want to believe. But should we trust science or the scientist? They're only human. And this crisis has been full of uncertainties. Still, science is not about certainties. It's about constraining what we don't know.

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[dwnews]

As always, we would like to hear your thoughts. What would you like to know about the coronavirus? #askderrick

[iceman]

The fact that he asks how can we trust science reveals a lack of understanding of what science is.
Science does not set policy they are presenting the known facts at that moment in time

[TTBOnbKiLleR]

problem is people don't speak facts, they speak emotions

[alancarre]

Answer to the question in the thumbnail (Can science be trusted?) is: "Wrong question". Of course science can be trusted. That's the nature of scientific investigation; accepting the evidence wherever it leads, regardless of your opinion. Can a particular 'scientist' be trusted? No, of course not. That's just a person, not a methodology.

[KJSvitko]

No vaccine yet, no effective therapies yet.
Stay safe, wear a quality mask. Keep social distance.
We continue to learn more about the virus every week.
The long term impact is still not understood.

[dingdongcharlie]

What’s the used of studying if he doesn’t believe in science.

[MrChillerNo]

I'm appalled by the sheer uninformed viewpoints in the comment section are?

[MrChillerNo]

I think there is an overall science communication problem, not just with Covid19..

[andydufresne]

I trust science more than the bible 🤷‍♂️

[laopang]

The advice changed from no mask to mandate mask.

[meenahingorani]

Question is not science but scientists under political pressure

[ttc]

Politicians, not scientists, are to be blamed for the uncontrollable pandemic.
Scientists said the wrong thing because of inadequate understanding about COVID.
Politicians said the wrong thing because of self-interests.

[jesuschristlovesyou]

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[ryechristo]

If Fauci is connected to science then the answer is NO !!!

[rsstenger]

Lessons here is check your sources and check them again. There are good doctors and not so good ones. Same as in every profession. But if you are ill, then consulting a doctor is better than consulting a politician.

[christopherellis]

In a crisis, appoint an appropriate Dictator to deal with it.
From the start, ignorance was the standard.

[megetmorsomt]

In general "scientist" will tell you what their employer tells them to tell you...

[aqkhan]

The present service officer of the Indian Army has been arrested with red hands in terrorist activities in Pakistan and he has confessed that he has also confessed to major attacks in Pakistan.

[billmitchell]

Which science to trust? You can have leading scientists and doctors from the best hospitals and universities having opposite opinions. They are human too and their personal judgement comes into play. We listen to the ones that we feel are right, just like politicians.

[steverotten]

The main issue is when POLITICS decide to manipulate science for their own interests (mr demented orange Trump), then again, scientists should know what they talk about cause out there there are too many theses which collide one another.