Big Bang

Some believe the Earth is flat. Others claim climate change is not real. A retracted study linking vaccines to autism continues to influence anti-vaccine movements. During the COVID-19 pandemic, conspiracy theories and false cures spread rapidly. And in one famous case, fabricated results in stem cell research earned global praise before being exposed.

Tom Janssen started Creators for Climate to bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding. He is doing so by creating engaging, factual content that inspires action. How does he navigate the ethical aspects of communicating about climate change/climate science?

Personal reflections on ethical scicomm Finding a job as a science communicator isn’t always easy, so landing one with a steady paycheck...

What happens when facts alone no longer convince? Philosopher Johan Braeckman has spent decades studying how beliefs are formed, how misinformation spreads, and how we might address it.

A warning against scientism and a proposal for science communication focused more on scientific process(es) than scientific facts

Seppe van Bladel's essay as delivered at BE SciComm 2024 on Fri Nov 29th