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The value of science is being challenged. Budgets for scientific research are being slashed and a lot of research has been deemed wasteful. Meanwhile, recent surveys show public trust in scientists has dropped sharply, particularly among conservative voters, compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Unfortunately, the scientific community shoulders some of this blame, and one of their greatest contributing missteps was the very phrase meant to help: “Follow the science.”
This episode of Healthcare Triage has been adapted from an editorial Aaron wrote for the Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/08/05/science-health-communication-trust-covid/
Related HCT episodes:
1. No Safe Level of Alcohol Consumption? https://youtu.be/iMyXO2Lb568
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4. Aaron's book "The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully" is available wherever books are sold, such as Amazon: http://amzn.to/2hGvhKw
Credits:
Aaron Carroll -- Writer
Tiffany Doherty -- Writer and Script Editor
John Green -- Executive Producer
Stan Muller -- Director, Producer
Mark Olsen – Art Director, Producer
Unfortunately, the scientific community shoulders some of this blame, and one of their greatest contributing missteps was the very phrase meant to help: “Follow the science.”
This episode of Healthcare Triage has been adapted from an editorial Aaron wrote for the Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/08/05/science-health-communication-trust-covid/
Related HCT episodes:
1. No Safe Level of Alcohol Consumption? https://youtu.be/iMyXO2Lb568
Be sure to check out our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkfBg8ML-gInFaYyYhKLBp2u7h5IojTw4
Other Healthcare Triage Links:
1. Support the channel on Patreon: http://vid.io/xqXr
2. Check out our Facebook page: http://goo.gl/LnOq5z
3. We still have merchandise available at http://www.hctmerch.com
4. Aaron's book "The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully" is available wherever books are sold, such as Amazon: http://amzn.to/2hGvhKw
Credits:
Aaron Carroll -- Writer
Tiffany Doherty -- Writer and Script Editor
John Green -- Executive Producer
Stan Muller -- Director, Producer
Mark Olsen – Art Director, Producer
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