J. Nathan Matias 🦣 on Nostr: One of the most precious norms of science is its disinterestedness — that ...

One of the most precious norms of science is its disinterestedness — that researchers are protected from both threats & the distortions of personal gain. But politicians & tech firms alike have been trying to erode that.

Today's Washington Post article by Cat Zakrzewski and Naomi Nix about Claire Wardle and misinformation research shows what's at stake for democracy when politicians try to put their thumb on the scale of research.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/07/14/trump-allies-disarm-misinformation-researchers-ahead-election/