We are still in the middle of the Corona crisis, but politics, science and the media can already learn from mistakes in order to better deal with future pandemics.
An example: Virologists are competent in testing procedures for students.
The effects of school and daycare closures on children, on the other hand, can be assessed by educators, psychologists or social scientists. “I would like the advisory committees to take this into account more ,” says Professor Stefanie Molthagen-Schnöring, an expert in science communication at the University of Technology and Economics in Berlin, in the health magazine “Apotheken Umschau”.
Greater understanding of scientific work
In its recommendations, science should particularly emphasize the reasons, such as studies in which a measure was successful, says Professor Molthagen-Schnöring.
An important lesson with a view to future pandemics: Scientists should conduct preventative research, for example developing new drugs against viruses, so that society is better prepared in the event of a new pandemic. Research must be prepared to throw old knowledge overboard when new insights are gained. However, politicians sometimes lack an understanding of the scientific process of discovery - and thus undermine trust in science. In the current pandemic, some of them blamed the alleged disagreement in virology for the fact that the measures against the fourth wave came so late.
Don't chase the craziest headline
The media should also learn from its mistakes during the pandemic.
According to a study by the University of Mainz, journalistic media offerings still enjoy a high level of trust, but during the pandemic some people prefer to get information via social networks rather than in daily newspapers. However, according to a study by the Rudolf Augstein Foundation, the traditional media concentrate very heavily on politicians in their reporting, followed by doctors and scientists. However, sick people or critics of the measures rarely had their say. The researchers at the Rudolf Augstein Foundation recommend that the media take a holistic view of the crisis in the future so as not to lose people's trust. The Otto Brenner Foundation is discussing another idea for better journalism when dealing with crises in a study. In times when news gives people the feeling that they are living in constant crisis mode, it is the job of the media to offer constructive approaches. This means that journalists should not chase after the most blatant headline, but rather address possible solutions.
Source: Pharmacy Umschau
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