Why media is not a resource for Biology

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The discussion highlights a daily comic from Nonsequitur, specifically the one from October 3, 2007, emphasizing its relevance to the topic of misinformation in science reporting. It critiques the tendency for non-scientific claims to be presented alongside legitimate scientific findings in major newspapers, suggesting that this can mislead the public. The conversation also touches on issues with Wikipedia, where spamming and personal viewpoints can distort scientific accuracy. The overall sentiment is that the media's "fair and balanced" approach often fails to differentiate between credible science and less reliable information, leaving viewers unable to discern the truth. The comic is appreciated for its humor and insight into these issues.
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This is a link to a comic page that changes daily. You want to look at the one for Wed Oct 3, 2007, which is when I'm posting this.
http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/

The reason I put this up in Biology is because a lot of posts claiming something or another based on what was in the Washington Post or the Manchester Guardian routinely appear here in Biology. It ain't science solely because it's in the newpaper.

Wikipedia sometimes has a problem like this - but it's because of spammers (can't think of a better word) gunking something up. Or because of a person posting his own point of view, one not shared by any other scientific researchers.

Because of the 'fair and balanced' thing, what most researchers find ridiculous
will get equal time with solid science. Joe TV watcher cannot tell the difference.
 
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