New research shows that despite differences in their funding commitments, major political parties in Australia – the Coalition, Labor and the Greens – see science and technology as important aspects of our economy and future prosperity.
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| Not everyone trusts that science will bring benefits to society. |
But that’s not enough.
It’s also crucial that the Australian public is able to have a say on priorities for scientific research and its applications. The social license of science depends on being able to engage with the public. Without this, scientists and other experts risk losing public trust.
This could have real implications for achieving the public good when it comes to emerging disruptive technologies (like robotics and AI), the environment (including climate change) and more.
Read the story from The Conversation - “Scientists want to build trust in science and technology. The alternative is too risky to contemplate.”
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