Why public dissemination of science matters
[I was recently honored with the Society for Neuroscience Science Educator Award, and was invited to write an essay in the Journal of Neuroscience about my views on public science. Here’s my essay (pdf here). – David Eagleman]
Moving science from the cloisters of academia into the mainstream of public dialog can carry costs. It requires the expenditure of time and effort that could be invested in the laboratory. In a competitive field, every moment counts for manuscripts and grants. And there are social risks as well: many scientists admit concern about criticism from colleagues for forays into the public sphere.
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