From Healthcare Triage.

The value of science is being challenged. Budgets for scientific research are being slashed and a lot of research has been deemed wasteful. Meanwhile, recent surveys show public trust in scientists has dropped sharply, particularly among conservative voters, compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Unfortunately, the scientific community shoulders some of this blame, and one of their greatest contributing missteps was the very phrase meant to help: “Follow the science.”

This episode of Healthcare Triage has been adapted from an editorial Aaron wrote for the Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/08/05/science-health-communication-trust-covid/

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