More Talk, Less Agreement: Risk Discussion Can Hurt Consensus-Building on Science/Technology
ScienceDaily (Nov. 4, 2010) — When it comes to public issues pertaining to science and technology, "talking it out" doesn't seem to work. A new study from North Carolina State University shows that the more people discuss the risks and benefits associated with scientific endeavors, the more entrenched they become in their viewpoint -- and the less likely they are to see the merit of other viewpoints......
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