Tuesday, 2 January 2007

Can We Trust Scientific Experts?

"Can We Trust Scientific Experts?"

Guest speakers:
Joe Kaplinsky (patent and technology analyst and science writer)
Sue Mayer (Executive Director, Genewatch UK)

8.15pm, Thursday 2nd Week, Hilary Term 2006, Lecture Room 4, New College

- What are the risks of trusting scientists?
- Should science be made more democratic and accountable to the public?
- Should we trust government decisions based upon "sound science"?
- Is science ever truly objective or is it influenced by big business andinterest groups?
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