Misinformation and Scientific Expertise in Talk Shows
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by Sascha Schönig
1w ago
In this short analysis Sami Nenno argues that increased representation of scientists can improve the information quality of talk shows ..read more
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How TikTok Science Communicators Navigate Norms and Values in the Age of Generative AI
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by Sascha Schönig
4M ago
This article explores the evolving phenomenon of science communication in social media and the norms and values that shape these online spaces. We interviewed science communicators on TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms globally, about using generative AI to produce science-related social media content. We found that authenticity, creativity, and academic integrity are central values of online science communication and shed light on how these spaces operate. The post How TikTok Science Communicators Navigate Norms and Values in the Age of Generative AI appeared first on Ele ..read more
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Generative AI in knowledge work
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by Sascha Schönig
5M ago
As generative AI applications in science proliferate they prompt a self-reflection on work routines in scientific knowledge production. At the same time, scientific institutions, publishing bodies, and funding agencies are confronted with both regulatory challenges and the task of promoting the use of generative AI in line with good scientific practice. The post Generative AI in knowledge work appeared first on Elephant in the Lab ..read more
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AI, science (fiction) and the need for a human-centric approach in academia
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by Sascha Schönig
8M ago
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a focal point of debates in recent years, fueled by both real-world developments and speculative narratives. Renowned scientists, executives, and visionaries have voiced concerns about AI’s implications. For example, physicist Stephen Hawking cautioned that AI could mark the end of the human race, philosopher Nick Bostrom warned of the advent of a superintelligence, and entrepreneur Elon Musk went even as far as equating AI to summoning a demon. Just last year, an open statement highlighting that “mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a gl ..read more
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What’s the Content of Fact-checks and Misinformation in Germany?
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by Sascha Schönig
9M ago
2024 is a year of elections: USA and EU but there are also local elections in Germany for which current polls predict strong increases for the far-right. Misinformation is a constant concern regarding these elections. Even though disinformation is not as threatening as often depicted, it is harmful for democratic processes and we need a solid understanding of it. Misinformation is a (moderate) threat to elections 2024 is a year of elections. Over 70 elections will be held around the world including the US-presidential election, the European Parliament election but also local elections in east ..read more
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The (potential) impact of AI on the individual research process and  science in general
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by Sascha Schönig
11M ago
AI has the potential to change research. There’s a lot of positive potential, but at the same time, there are also fears associated with the influence on academic activity. In your impression, how enthusiastic are researchers at the moment about future effects of AI? That’s hard to say because I don’t know all fields of research and I think that different parts of the community will have to expect very diverse types of changes. In the very start of the AI hype researchers of all disciplines had very high hopes; not only the computer sciences, data science or natural science who already have a ..read more
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A Journey from researcher to influencer: TikTok as a methodological tool
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by Elias Koch
1y ago
Introduction In this blog post I dive into the integration of TikTok as a methodological tool for doing ethnographic research on social media influencers. TikTok has skyrocketed in popularity, boasting 672 million downloads in 2022, making it the most downloaded entertainment app globally (Statista). Beyond just entertainment, it has evolved into a go-to search engine for younger generations seeking information about products, services, and explanations (Kalley, 2022). TikTok’s wide appeal stems from the fact that it is an algorithmic media. Its algorithms smartly curate, personalise and serv ..read more
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Do you dare? What female scientists expect when communicating
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by Sascha Schönig
1y ago
The expectation to communicate In 2019, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research called for a cultural shift toward communicating science (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, 2019). The former Federal Minister of Education and Research, Anja Karliczek, urged scientists to communicate their research continuously and classified communication as a central task for universities and research organizations (Karliczek, 2020). The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the fact that scientists who communicate with the public face not only enthusiasm, but also hostility, especially from a ..read more
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What happens to science when it communicates?
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by Sascha Schönig
1y ago
What actually happens to science when it opens up? From your perspective as a science researcher, can you describe why this perspective is important? I believe that science takes place in a social environment and certain images of science emerge or have emerged, which are questioned in many respects in a digital and now increasingly open context or are subject to tensions. In this respect, it makes sense, especially in the context of crises and challenges to question how the image of science changes in such situations. Scientists are now interacting more intensively with the public and scienc ..read more
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Science and Society need more interaction instead of mere communication. An Interview with Volker Meyer-Guckel
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by Sascha Schönig
1y ago
Science communication is often considered equal with public relations or media coverage. However, the phenomenon is significantly more complex, and its most important aspects are not given enough attention. For instance, science includes how science can not only communicate but also interact with societal groups, and the potential impacts this can have on the perception of research in the public eye. Dr. Volker Meyer-Guckel, Chair of the Donors’ Association, explained in an interview with “Elephant in the Lab” why our understanding is outdated and how effective science communication can be ac ..read more
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