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A new place for publics in science

Science has been separated from society for too long, a disservice especially to overlooked and excluded publics.  T.Y. Branch​ discusses in this think piece how science in society can adjust to improve this failing.

Public trust in science must be earned

Public trust in science must be earned

The ideal of well-placed public trust in science distributes different burdens on different actors and institutions. This think piece by Gürol Irzik and Faik Kurtulmus discusses how scientists must earn public trust by attending to their legitimate worries.

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TRUST IN SCIENCE, CRISIS OF EXPERTISE

The UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab brings the latest by leading experts as they debate ideas and discuss policy solutions to trust in science, the crisis of expertise, public mistrust, informed decision-making, and the democratization of science, all issues core to the COVID-19 recovery and beyond. 

Trust in science – factor in culture and belief

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of trust in science for compliance with policies and shifts in social norms. But are these reasonable burdens to have placed on trust in science? This think piece by Justin Sulik argues we need to develop better models of social influence that map perceptions of science and embed in the cultural and cognitive processes of belief formation.

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Trust, but notify

Trust enables cooperation, but a risk of overly trusting regulatory agencies is possible. This think piece by Martino Maggetti discusses how trust in science must be placed in a greater context of trust in governance and regulatory agencies.

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Protecting the climate without causing energy poverty

Rising energy prices put substantial pressure on consumers, especially on those with low incomes. This think piece by Michael Jakob discusses how governments could shield consumers from energy poverty by crafting climate policies that are socially equitable.

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Racial capitalism and the impact of COVID-19 on migrant women workers in Lebanon

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic were gendered, exhibiting an especially burdensome pressure on women. This think piece by Sawsan Abdulrahim and Farah Salkal discusses the ways in which women migrant workers in Lebanon were especially subject to struggle, and what policy recommendations could reset the system.

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