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Study finds most left-leaning scientists skeptical of technology

Original: # Science # Technology # Society : "The # scientists were asked to rate their political leanings on a scale from 1 (most

Scientists surveyed about their political leanings were reportedly asked to rate themselves on a scale from 1 (most left-leaning) to 7 (most right-leaning). According to the figures cited, only 16% of the most left-leaning scientists described themselves as techno-optimists, a notably lower share than other groups. The finding is fueling discussion about the relationship between political ideology and attitudes toward technological progress within the scientific community.

Why now: The striking statistic about left-leaning scientists' skepticism toward technology is prompting debate about politics in science.

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• # Science # Technology # Society : "The # scientists were asked to rate their political leanings on a scale from 1 (most left-leaning) to 7 (most right-leaning). Only 16% of left-leaning scientists (who identified with 1 and 2 on the scale) were techno-optimists compared with… · resisdance · 2

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