Science based policy

7 important questions on Science based policy

What are the reasons for scientific uncertainties?

  • Data/experiments (quantity and quality parameters)
  • Theory/model/scenario (lacking/disagreement)
  • Disagreement (scientific -societal)
  • Complexity, chaotic systems, (un)known unknowns

Why can 5 different science advisor al have their own solution to the policy problem?

There are things that stay unknown which lead to room for own interpretation

What are daily life examples of uncertainties?

  • Alcohol and health
  • Sports and obesity
  • Supplements and health
  • Cholesterol and health
  • Education and career
  • Mobility and city building
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What are strategies for reducing uncertainties in science?

  • Better research: more/better experiments, literature, statistics, theory
  • IF NOT: expert meetings, consensus conference
  • IF NOT: redefinition, avoid, acceptance
  • IF NOT: skip science

How can you improve the credibility of science?

By knowing the technology and science readiness level

How can salience and legitimacy be improved?

Science and Technology assessment (issues: safety, sustainability, freedom, ethics)

How can the legitimacy be improved?

  • Co-creation
  • Joint fact finding

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