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I’ve read State of Fear, and I agree that Crichton isn’t a great source for scientific facts. But this quote isn’t really a criticism of science. It’s a critic
by thetopher 5y ago
I’ve read State of Fear, and I agree that Crichton isn’t a great source for scientific facts.
But this quote isn’t really a criticism of science. It’s a criticism of journalism.
I think most people here on HN agree with his premise regarding the quality of science journalism. I’m not so sure about his conclusion that all journalism should be treated with the same suspicion.
- wumpus 5y agoThe background of the critic matters, and that was what I was addressing.
- megapolitics 5y agoIt doesn’t actually, because the point stands on its own.