"Just because politics is mostly a representation of opinions, this does not imply that truth has become irrelevant. Quite the opposite..."

Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2018 Apr 19. doi: 10.1002/anie.201802088. [Epub ahead of print]

Thoughts on Chemistry and Scientific Truth in Post-Factual Times.

Schreiner PR1.

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Institut für Organische Chemie, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, 35392, Giessen, Germany.

Abstract

"… The value and meaning of scientific truth has not been overcome by postmodernism or post-factual tendencies. Just because politics is mostly a representation of opinions, this does not imply that truth has become irrelevant. Quite the opposite, the value of truth is growing in turbulent times and for scientists it constitutes the currency of credibility and accountability …" Read more in the Guest Editorial by Peter R. Schreiner.