Given that this blog does not aim to influence science policy directly, and attempts to avoid the deficit model, this blog is considered an informal dialogue. Sarah Davies, one of many authors in the book Investigating Science Communication in the Information Age, points out that informal dialogues mostly do not even attempt to connect to policy or have large-scale outcomes. That is moderately true for the purpose of this blog. However, she points out that rather than to aim at large outcomes, informal dialogues should concentrate on outcomes and impacts on individuals. That statement is profound, and has lead me to redirect my thoughts concerning this blog. I need to connect with the people more, encourage the dialogue, and give people information that will lead to opinions and discussion, maybe even debate! In this context, WE can reconceptualize informal dialogue to having mutual, individual learning as its purpose. Better attention to the new informal dialogue to follow!
Thank you,
Cpt. Carbon Sequester
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