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Uncritical and Unbalanced Coverage of Synthetic Biology in the Nordic Press (2015)

Ancillotti, Mirko (Author)
Holmberg, Niklas (Author)
Lindfelt, Mikael (Author)
Eriksson, Stefan (Author)

Public Understanding of Science
Volume: 26
Issue: 2
Pages: 235-250
Publication date: 2015
Language: English

URI: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0963662515609834

DOI: 10.1177/0963662515609834

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Public opinion Public understanding of science Methods of communication; media Communication of scientific ideas Synthetic biology; bioengineering 21st century Scandinavia; Nordic countries Greenland Iceland Finland Norway Sweden Denmark

Synthetic biology will probably have a high impact on a variety of fields, such as healthcare, environment, biofuels, agriculture, and so on. A driving theme in European research policy is the importance of maintaining public legitimacy and support. Media can influence public attitudes and are therefore an important object of study. Through qualitative content analysis, this study investigates the press coverage of synthetic biology in the major Nordic countries between 2009 and 2014. The press coverage was found to be event-driven and there were striking similarities between countries when it comes to framing, language use, and treated themes. Reporters showed a marked dependence on their sources, mainly scientists and stakeholders, who thus drives the media agenda. The media portrayal was very positive, with an optimistic look at future benefits and very little discussion of possible risks.

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