Political mobilization among scientists has been growing in recent years. Two social scientists break down what this looks like and how it represents a culture shift among the scientific community.

Hundreds of scientists protested government efforts to restrict educational access to Western science theories, including Darwin’s theory of evolution, in June 2023 in India. Similarly, scientists in Mexico participated in a research strike in May 2023 to protest a national law they claimed would threaten the conditions for basic research. And during the same month in Norway, three scientists were arrested for protesting the nation’s slow-moving climate policy.

As these among many other actions show, scientists today are speaking out on a variety of political and social issues related to their own research fields and in solidarity with other social movements

  • Echo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Just as crazy is the amount of individuals refusing to believe in science despite a history of proven issues. I have a few within my circle that I increasingly do not associate with because the rhetoric coming from them just do not make sense.

    No idea what to do long term besides doing what I think is best after evaluating options and maybe trying to influence a decision or two. I don’t let it keep me up at night however too much to keep up with.