Experts challenge misuse of science in political debate
Scientists have pushed back against an article that they say presented political positions as scientific conclusions.
Two experts have criticised a contributed article for conflating political argument with scientific fact. They argue that science should not be used as a political tool to support predetermined positions. The dispute centres on how scientific definitions are being deployed in contemporary political discussions.
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Sex definition: Science is not a political prop
Experts Chris Pook and Julia Schaletzky challenge an article contributed to Newsroom that they believe moved a political position into a scientific conclusion The post Sex definition: Science is not a political prop appeared first on Newsroom .