"The journalistic norm of balance has no corollary in the world of science"

http://www.cjr.org/issues/2004/6/mooney-science.asp [Published: 11-Nov-04 | Permalink | Category: Science seen]
Pretty much explains why I've never met a scientist who was happy with the result of talking to a journalist. (via)

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