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Nate Silver @NateSilver538

But if an expert goes on TV and is not rebutted by other experts or by the host, the audience will think "well, this is what The Science says". In a written article where the reporter can interview lots of experts, it's easier to put things into context. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted April 12, 2021

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There's also a tricky issue about how an expert frames a personal but out-of-consensus view when talking to the press. Osterholm's extremely pessimistic view is NOT the scientific consensus, by any means; the models are all over the place in terms of what to expect next. https://t.co/s7IgKq7VuT — PolitiTweet.org

Check out, for example, this interview with Dr. Michael Osterholm on Meet The Press last week. It's relentlessly ne… https://t.co/xHwts3YhBR

Posted April 12, 2021

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@WesPegden He's been sort of all over the place. Which is fine, it's good for experts to change their mind! But at every stage his opinions are expressed with a great deal of confidence. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted April 12, 2021