A possibly more worrying report in the survey is on where citizens get information on science and technology. Across the EU states, almost two-thirds of respondents (65%) get their information from television, but only 20% of respondents mention television journalists as qualified to explain science and technology.
For the Sciencewise programme, this EU survey reveals some enlightening insights into citizen thinking on science and technology. It fits well with the deeper understanding that the Programme has on specific issues from our support of public dialogue projects and our research into social intelligence.
The survey also shows that views and sources of information are changing, and as someone working in science and technology, it highlights to me the importance of up-to-date information on what the public think. What is needed now is the more detailed information on the UK and I am looking forward to the outcome of Public Attitudes to Science 2014 next year to give us this UK-specific insight.
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