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Americans’ Skepticism Toward Scientists Lingers Post-Pandemic: Survey

Decline of trust has also been accompanied by increased public doubt about scientists’ involvement in policymaking, a Pew Research Center survey shows.
Americans’ Skepticism Toward Scientists Lingers Post-Pandemic: Survey
Visitors walk past face mask signs along Decatur Street in the French Quarter on July 14, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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11/14/2024|Updated: 11/14/2024
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Americans remain cautious about scientists’ involvement in public policymaking, according to a new survey, which shows that overall trust in scientists has ticked up slightly this year, but it still falls far short of pre-pandemic levels.

The erosion of public trust in scientists in the aftermath of COVID-19 has barely recovered, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in late October and published on Nov. 14.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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