John C. Besley
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John C. Besley
@johnbesley.bsky.social
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I study science communication, trust, and strategy. At Michigan State University. MTB. Ski. Golf. Food. Travel.

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John C. Besley @johnbesley.bsky.social · 24d
It looks like they’re admirably careful not to say people ‘believe’ what they are saying. Rather, they just ‘endorse’ or claims. I have wondered, for example, if flat earthers believe what they are saying. I suspect not and thus think we need to be careful when writing about what people say.

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Everyday Media Lab @everydaymedialab.bsky.social · Jun 4
Our guest raised (at least) as many interesting questions as he answered ❔ Thank you, @johnbesley.bsky.social, for your visit. We learned that scientists should clearly state why they conduct their research & how society can benefit from it. Until next time! 🔜
#sciencecommunication #trustworthiness

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John C. Besley @johnbesley.bsky.social · Jun 3
Thank you for the opportunity to visit. I really enjoyed the time spent chatting about trust and trustworthiness with your excellent team.

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Issues in Science and Technology @issuesinst.bsky.social · May 12
Scientific information does not flow into policy the way most scientists think. Twenty years after her jarring first day as a fisheries-biologist-turned-Senate-staffer, @sheril.bsky.social lays out what every scientist hoping to influence policy on the Hill needs to know: issues.org/information-...
Illustration by Shonagh Rae depicting abstracted flows of information channels through a blueprint of the US Capitol building.

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Mike S. Schäfer @mss7676.bsky.social · Apr 1
📢 Looking for #postdoc researcher on #sciencecommunication

➡️ researching communicators and/or effects
➡️ quantitative methods, e.g. surveys or experiments
➡️ 3-year position, can likely be extended
➡️ Deadline & more: see below

It this appeals to you - do apply!
If not: Pls pass it on! 🙏

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John C. Besley @johnbesley.bsky.social · Feb 25
Why is it an either/or framing? Why alienate golfers? Land is not scarce in the US (or UK?). There’s plenty of room for both and I worry this kind of framing exacerbates polarization (i.e., stirs up a fight that doesn’t need to be fought).