Protecting Democracy from Science, and Science from Democracy: A Defense of the Science/Politics Boundary (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the complex relationship between science and democracy, emphasizing the necessity of a distinct boundary between the two. It critiques the reliance on technocracy, which empowers an elite of experts to make policy decisions, potentially undermining the principles of democratic self-governance. The author argues that the public's trust in science is compromised due to dueling expert opinions and the perception of partisanship amongst scientists, ultimately posing a risk to both scientific authority and effective governance.