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Perspectives on Neuroscience

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Published on: July 31, 2007

Neuroscience in the public sphere.

Cliodhna O'Connor¹, Geraint Rees, Helene Joffe

¹Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, University College London, 26 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AP, UK. cliodhna.oconnor.10@ucl.ac.uk

|May 1, 2012

Summary

Neuroscience is gaining media attention. Researchers must consider the societal impact of publicizing brain discoveries to manage public perception responsibly.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Media Studies
Sociology

Background:

The popular press shows a growing interest in neuroscience.
Public understanding of neuroscience is shaped by media portrayals.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze thematic representations of neuroscientific discoveries in popular media.
To explore the societal implications of these representations.

Main Methods:

Content analysis of media coverage.
Discourse analysis of scientific findings in public media.

Main Results:

Identified common themes in media reporting of neuroscience.
Assessed the potential societal consequences of public neuroscientific information.

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