Posted by Gary Schwitzer in Uncategorized
If you didn’t see it, you really shouldn’t miss a segment from The Daily Show from last week. Its introduction:
“Science claims it’s working to cure disease, save the planet and solve the greatest human mysteries, but Aasif Mandvi finds out what it’s really up to.”
From global warming…to evolution…to the HPV vaccine and other topics, the segment looks at science bashing and the clash between science and politics.
What scares me is there actually are people like this that are roaming the planet. You just don’t know who they are, until they open their mouths.
Thanks for all the good information.
Last night there was “funny” segment on Jon Stewart’s show. About the Cancer and Heart associations lobbying against a bill that would promote healthy lifestyle (H.R. 3472, a bill providing health insurance premium discounts for exercising)
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-october-31-2011/how-a-bill-doesn-t-become-a-law?
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A pretty good example of how to handle a small, early study of a new treatment. Benefits nicely quantified, good attention to limitations, and quotes were well calibrated.
The story fell short on many levels – most importantly, on breaking down the research and its significance for readers. This was a small clinical study with limitations.
Overall, this was an easy-to-follow summary. But there was a clear difference between this and a competing Boston Globe story, which did a better job offering context and analysis.
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Phillipa Rispin posted on November 1, 2011 at 12:11 pm
If you’re using a Canadian ISP you won’t be able to view the video excerpt above, but it’s accessible at http://watch.thecomedynetwork.ca/the-daily-show-with-jon-stewart/full-episodes/#clip558325