Sunday, September 28, 2008

The Confluence of Science and Journalism

Journalists and scientists espouse similar goals. Both seek truth and want to make it known. Both devote considerable energy to guard against being misled. Both observe a discipline of verifying information. Both insist that society allow them freedom to pursue investigations wherever they lead. Neither requires licensure or approval of an outside authority to practice its craft.

-Boyce Rensberger, Director, MIT Science Journalism Program

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