L3 History of science communication

Question 1

What is the paradox of science communication, and what do we need concerning this?

Answer 1

There is more knowledge, but this makes it more difficult to understand each other.

We need:

• Compelling and understandable language
• Platform to share info
• Intermediaries that translate work

Question 2

What are the building blocks of science communication?

Answer 2

1. Content
   
   • Results of scientific research
   • Possible future wishes for, or barriers/negative
     impacts of scientific developments
   • Process of science (research)
2. Communication approach
   
   • Pubic understanding
   • Public awareness
   • Public engagement
   • Public participation
3. Actors in science communication
   
   • Take their views into account
4. Motives
   
   • For science’s own sake (create support, enrich
     knowledge)
   • Economical, political, cultural, democratic
5. Function
   
   • Informative, persuasive, relational, interpretative,
     being critical)

–> Leads to different approaches and research questions