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Convergent discourses: neoliberalism, technoscience and journalism

March 21, 2006 | Media and Technology
Before constructing a translation of scientific discourse in lay terms – and with this, calling forth the ghost of the public’s ignorance about science and technology – the operation which makes up the main task of specialized journalism in the coverage of related topics consists in the construction of a discourse of its own. However, this discourse frequently only amplifies and legitimates socially that which scientific laboratories and high tech companies offer as new, without critical opinions or contextualization. In addition to this, it is also generally characterized by linguistic operations which suppress uncertainties, doubts and considerations, thus contributing to the strengthening of the authority of specialists and of the distance which has been established – “by force” – between science and society.

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  • Flavia Natercia da Silvia Medeiros
    Author
    University of Campinas (Unicamp)
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 5
    Number: 1
    Resource Type: Reference Materials
    Discipline: General STEM | Social science and psychology | Technology
    Audience: General Public | Scientists
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Broadcast Media | Websites, Mobile Apps, and Online Media | Comics, Books, and Newspapers

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