The “ I’ve got something to say, but it doesn’t warrant its own thread “ thread.

[Jon the Hat]

20 hours ago, leicsmac said:

 

Science communication is a damned tricky thing right now, and this is one of the key reasons why. 

 

The "deficit model" of communication is clearly ineffective, so other methods have to be used. 

 

That all being said, as time ticks by I am growing increasingly frustrated with people placing their own short term self interest over the future of our entire civilisation, species, and life on Earth in general. 

 

NB. Feel free to contribute in the dedicated CC thread if you want to. 

Honestly I don't think making this point over and over helps.  Its not very credible.

[leicsmac]

35 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

Honestly I don't think making this point over and over helps.  Its not very credible.

It possibly doesn't help, that's true - another difficulty in communication. 

 

It doesn't stop the facts of the matter being what they are, though. Believe me, I wish I knew a better way to make sure the frustration was no longer needed, particularly as time is going by and changes are happening ever more rapidly. 

 

There's no sane reason to expect that things will be OK if we go on as we are, barring a completely undiscovered miracle. 

 

Edit: I could frame things in a way that it didn't appear a factor - but what good does that dishonesty do?

Edited 1 hour ago by leicsmac