Use and abuse of scientific knowledge: The portrayal in the media

Authors

Huma Baqai, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

The utility of science and media to the human race is not a point of debate. The new paradigm is the interplay between science and media. Both are cost and time intensive endeavors, having a huge impact on public life and conduct. The use and benefits of sciences are innumerable and stand uncontested. The abuse of science comes from three sources. And this abuse happens because science sells. The three sources of abuse are: Politics·Media·Advertising These three sources are intrinsically linked. Our focus will be "media".

Keywords

Mass media, Debate, Scientific knowledge, Conduct of life

DOI

https://doi.org/10.54784/1990-6587.1303

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Recommended Citation

Baqai, H. (2012). Use and abuse of scientific knowledge: The portrayal in the media. Business Review, 7(1), 82-93. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.54784/1990-6587.1303