Science and the Public Relationship Quiz

Wicked problems in science refer to issues that involve compromising on values, questions regarding policy/lifestyle implications, and for which there is no one best solution.

COVID-19 is given as an example of a wicked problem in science, as it raised questions on policy, challenged lifestyles during lockdowns, and compromised values regarding vaccines and masks.

Science turns into wicked problems due to its fast-moving and disruptive nature, the presence of many questions, the variety of problems, and the polarization of scientific/technical answers.

The text describes scientists as not seeing communication as part of their job, which can be seen as a marketing problem. It also mentions that scientific/technical answers are becoming as polarized as the rest of the country.

The deficit model assumption is that if people were more informed, they would be more supportive of science. The text states that this assumption is not true, as most people rely heavily on values instead of facts to make decisions, and miscommunication with science occurs despite knowledge of the facts.

Wicked problems in science involve compromising on values, questions regarding policy/lifestyle implications, and the absence of a single best solution.

Science turns into wicked problems due to its fast-moving and disruptive nature, the emergence of many questions, the variety of problems science encounters, and the polarization of scientific/technical answers.

The text describes scientists as not seeing communication as part of their job, which can be seen as a marketing problem for science. This lack of communication can lead to polarization and wider societal implications.

The deficit model assumption is the belief that if people were more informed, they would be more supportive of science. The text argues that this assumption is not true, as most people rely heavily on values and opinions of others, influencers, stereotypes, and other factors, rather than just facts.

An example of a wicked problem in science mentioned in the text is the challenges raised during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as questions on policy, lifestyle implications, compromising on values, and the absence of a single best solution.