Hello Carole, all,
Yes, I was thinking about the challenge to expertise, David - debate is good, for sure, but not always on any basis [Flat Earth Society, anyone?]...
Practically, yes Amon, LSE blogs are a really good example, and I like The Conversation a lot too [including its funding model]. The key challenge, I think, is twofold: a) having something interesting and relevant to say, and b) getting the opinion/information to an audience. Obviously I think the people involved in CMS always have something interesting to say, much more so than 'uncritical' colleagues; the second, I think Carole's initial idea is a really good one, especially because it retains our independence.
Regards, scott
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Scott Taylor
University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-18-2019 08:09
From: Amon Barros
Subject: Speaking out/standing up
Hi Scott. Thanks for starting this debate.
Are you thinking more on things in line with "The Conversation", and the LSE blog posts, or initiatives that would go beyond that?
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Amon Barros
Lecturer
FGV-EAESP (Sao Paulo)
Sao Paulo
+551137997745
Original Message:
Sent: 05-15-2019 03:00
From: Scott Taylor
Subject: Speaking out/standing up
Colleagues, there's a lot of discussion here in the UK at the moment about the role of 'experts' in public debate, especially debates on management, organization, and economy. Critical perspectives are sometimes well represented, sometimes not - so I'm looking to collect together ideas on ways to engage, or ways to participate in the public square. All thoughts very welcome.
Regards, Scott
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Scott Taylor
University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
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