Creating a ‘New Normal’ for Science: Should We Really Leave That ‘Mission’ to the Feds?

Creating a ‘New Normal’ for Science: Should We Really Leave That ‘Mission’ to the Feds?
Pedestrians cross Elgin Street in view of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, in a file photo. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
John Bonnett
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Ronald Reagan once quipped that the nine most terrifying words in the English language are, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” He might have spared some thought on the terrors inflicted by those who presume to advise government. We rightly blame elected officials for poor judgment. We should also blame the think-tanks that specialize in making bad ideas sound smart.

John Bonnett
John Bonnett
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John Bonnett is an associate professor in history at Brock University. He is a former Tier II Canada Research Chair.
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