Independent #Science blogger
Currently working on:
#asymmetric power in the information age
#conspiracy myths
#democratic backsliding
#SARS-CoV-2 origins
for industry:
#neuroscience & #intelligent networks
| Substack | www.protagonist-science.com |
| Scicomm | https://medium.com/advances-in-biological-science/genome-engineering-2-0-580b291bbc63 |
| Website | https://protagonist-science.com/ |
New deep dive from me into the anti-science movement, it's structure, tactics, and impact on science and society.
Some data analysis, unique testimonies, new infographics and also a first attempt at outlining broadly-agreed upon actions how to fight back.
Read here:
https://www.protagonist-science.com/p/we-need-to-talk-about-the-anti-science
So I started this thing where we interview some high profile academics, science communicators, science activists and science journalists that currently fight against anti-science.
First few episodes in, and I think more people should come togeher for #science & #democracy
Ep1: Peter Hotez & Mike Mann
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4PFGQFm5ZQ
Ep2: Dave Farina
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2fhLAZd250
Ep3: Colette Delawalla (Stand up for Science)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDTtXeymuT0
Ep4: Steve Lewandowsky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHz3SXsJb_E
Enjoy
On the often vapidly quoted idea that scientist better stay out of politics.
“I didn’t come to politics. Politics came to me.”
— Michael Mann
“I do not share your view that the scientist should observe silence in political matters.”
— Peter Hotez (quoting Albert Einstein)
Here some quotes on how they judge the threat of disinformation:
“The greatest threat of all is the rise of disinformation, because it renders it impossible to address any of the crises that we face.”
— Michael Mann
“Anti-science activism is now a major killing force in America.”
— Peter Hotez
Our inaugural episode of Science Counterpunch with Peter Hotez and Michael Mann is out now:
https://www.protagonist-science.com/p/science-under-siege-w-peter-hotez
Full convo 🔽
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4PFGQFm5ZQ
Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/science-under-siege-w-peter-hotez-and-michael-mann/id1869284846?i=1000749623048
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ioWAM8VeV2aVqlzGdjwXh
Some highlights below:
How does social media destroy democratic discourse?
Here is my take, broken down in 6 easy figures.
Read the full story:
https://www.protagonist-science.com/p/how-social-media-destroys-democratic?r=ywexb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
With the GOP-led House Select Committee on COVID-19 ramping up voter manipulation efforts for the general election, the "gain-of-function #lableak” narrative is back in full swing
Over the last few years, I got curious about whether any type of #GoF research could have created the virus.
The answer is complicated but worth your time.
The exclusive article will finally be available on the 12th of April, with free access for everybody as usual.
A comprehensive science communication experience to investigate whether SARS-COV-2 could have come about by "gain-of-function" research
NEW EXCLUSIVE from me
#Disparage, #disorient, #dispute - the manipulation playbook after anti-science actors, part 3
"In the #battlespace of information, we are civilians in harm’s way."
Please read, share, and take it to heart: https://protagonistfuture.substack.com/p/disparage-disorient-dispute
Dr. Li-Meng Yan was a fake whistleblower for the "#Bioweapon" myth, cultivated by Steve Bannon and Miles Guo in 2020.
Her #disinformation campaign was one of the most successful media #manipulations shaping public discourse on COVID in 2020, rippled through to today, and assisted her benefactors in #defrauding audiences to the tune of a billion dollars.
Looks like Democratic opposition win in Poland.
This is, not in small part, because Polish people saw firsthand the brave Ukrainian fight for #democracy.
No other #EU country has taken up as many #Ukrainians.
Autocracy Inc. tries its best to drag citizens back into darkness, but fighting for democracy is contagious as well.
