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Why the web has challenged scientists' authority – and why they need to adapt

  • Written by Andrew J. Hoffman, Holcim (US) Professor at the Ross School of Business and School of Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan
Why the web has challenged scientists' authority – and why they need to adaptKnowledge has been democratized. What does that mean for scientists?Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com

Academia is in the midst of a crisis of relevance. Many Americans are ignoring the conclusions of scientists on a variety of issues including climate change and natural selection. Some state governments are cutting funding for higher education; the fe...

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