The COVID-19 mirror: reflecting science-society relationships across 11 countries
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2020-12
Autores
Metcalfe, Jenni
Riedlinger, Michelle
Bauer, Martin W.
Chakraborty, Anwesha
Gascoigne, Toss
Guenther, Lars
Joubert, Marina
Kaseje, Margaret
Herrera Lima, Susana
Revuelta, Gema
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SISSA Medialab
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Twelve researchers from 11 countries used autoethnographic techniques,
keeping diaries over 10 weeks of the COVID-19 crisis, to observe and
reflect on changes in the role and cultural authority of science during
important stages of viral activity and government action in their respective
countries. We followed arguments, discussions and ideas generated by
mass and social media about science and scientific expertise, observed
patterns and shifts in narratives, and made international comparisons.
During regular meetings via video conference, the participating researchers
discussed theoretical approaches and our joint methodology for reflecting
on our observations. This project is informed by social representations
theory, agenda-setting, and frames of meaning associated with the rise
and fall of expertise and trust. This paper presents our observations and
reflections on the role and authority of science in our countries from March
10 to May 31, 2020. This is the first stage of a longer-term project that aims
to identify, analyse and compare changes in science-society relationships
over the course of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Palabras clave
Public engagement with science and technology, Representations of science and technology, Risk communication
Citación
Metcalfe, J., Riedlinger, M., Bauer, M.W., Chakraborty, A., Gascoigne, T., Guenther, L., Joubert, M., Kaseje, M., Herrera-Lima, S., Revuelta, G., Riise, J. and Schiele, B. (2020). ‘The COVID-19 mirror: reflecting science-society relationships across 11 countries’. JCOM 19 (07), A05. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.19070205.