So why talk about it? Well, the thing is, is that Nature does discuss politics, and that isn’t an accident – it is a very considered choice which we believe is the right one. It seems that many of our readers think that this is a done deal – science and politics should be kept separate, and vice versa. Now you might still be wondering why I’m talking to you about this. Nature as a whole has an important role to play in that interface. I’m Nick Howe, and welcome to “Stick to the science” a miniseries in which I’m going to explore the relationship between science and politics. Science is pure right? But, the more you get into the complex, value-laden problems of politics, the less it’s true. Saying that the two spheres should be separate I think misses the point. Psychologists, and sociologists and historians will argue over how possible it is to completely remove yourself from that. Science and politics benefit from the perception that science is objective and separate. Why am I sharing it with you? Well, I want to know if they’re right. Nature received this comment on Facebook after we published a story about the damage Donald Trump has done to science. Your devisive political ponderings are irrelevant.
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