Oskar-von-Miller Chair for Science Communication, TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
Deutsches Museum, Munich, Germany.
PLoS One. 2023 Feb 24;18(2):e0282243. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282243. eCollection 2023.
Origins of life research is particularly challenging to communicate because of the tension between its many disciplines and its nearness to traditionally philosophical or religious questions. To authentically represent scientists' perspective in a museum exhibition, we interviewed 46 researchers from diverse backgrounds. We investigated how they perceive their field, science communication, and the relation with religion. Results show that researchers actively participate in resolving the scientific debate, but delegate the resolution of controversies involving non-scientific institutions. Advocating for science is the foremost communication goal in all contexts. Career stage, research subject, religiosity, etc. influence the approach to controversies and communication.
生命起源研究特别难以进行交流，因为它涉及多个学科，而且与传统的哲学或宗教问题密切相关。为了在博物馆展览中真实地代表科学家的观点，我们采访了来自不同背景的 46 位研究人员。我们调查了他们如何看待自己的领域、科学传播以及与宗教的关系。结果表明，研究人员积极参与解决科学争论，但将涉及非科学机构的争议的解决委托给他人。在所有情况下，倡导科学都是首要的沟通目标。职业阶段、研究主题、宗教信仰等都会影响对争议和沟通的处理方式。
