Public perception of science in times of pandemic: some questions
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https://doi.org/10.29397/reciis.v16i3.3456Keywords:
Public perception of science, Covid-19, Misinformation, Post-truth, InfodemicAbstract
In this conjuncture note, some of public perception of science’s history in Brazil and in the world is highlighted, as a way of providing subsidies for a reflection on the current scenario, after the covid-19 pandemic. The indicators that such research can elucidate and the possible impacts of the pandemic on them are presented, bringing some recent data. Furthermore, the conjuncture requires that we consider the context of disinformation, post-truth and infodemic that we are experiencing, exacerbated by the context of Brazilian political crisis. In particular, criticisms of traditional media and science itself need to be taken into account when it comes to the 'politicization of the pandemic' and the fight against narratives waged in the country (but not just here). Thus, we seek to reflect on possible paths of public perception of science by Brazilians after all the changes caused by the pandemic.
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