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SUMMARY:O51 - How (not) to communicate astrobiology
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Tan Vu Nguyen (Vietnamese Astronomical Society)\nAre
  we alone in the universe? To answer this fundamental question of humankin
 d\, the search for life (as we know it) beyond Earth has long been both an
  attraction and a challenge\, not only for researchers directly involved b
 ut also for many others. In fact\, discovering life beyond Earth will be a
  scientific breakthrough with implications that extend beyond the scientif
 ic sphere\, affecting all aspects of life. This scientific journey\, full 
 of complexities and uncertainties\, requires effective yet responsible sci
 ence communication to foster public trust (in science) and enthusiasm\, as
  well as manage hype and expectations among the general public. \n\nThis p
 resentation will share the outcome of the workshop Breaking News: We Found
  Extraterrestrial Life! hosted by the Lorentz Center at the University of 
 Leiden in the Netherlands in September 2024. This interdisciplinary worksh
 op brought together professional and amateur astronomers\, science communi
 cators\, science journalists\, historians\, philosophers\, and press infor
 mation officers to address this challenge. Communicating astrobiology need
 s to prioritise transparency\, clarity\, and inclusivity. Engaging the pub
 lic on this topic requires continuous updates and resilient public narrati
 ves that acknowledge both the successes and challenges of scientific disco
 very. Building trust (in science) requires openness about the capabilities
  and limitations of current research\, as well as the usually slow and rig
 orous process of science. \n\nThe ultimate goal of astrobiology communicat
 ion is to prepare the community and society at large for a range of possib
 le scenarios involving groundbreaking discoveries. The presentation will s
 hare strategies to communicate the search for life elsewhere with the publ
 ic\, which requires balancing scientific rigour with public engagement. By
  using accessible language\, addressing ethical considerations\, and setti
 ng realistic expectations\, we can ensure that astrobiology discoveries ar
 e properly understood and appreciated.\n\nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event
 /238/contributions/903/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort Ballroom III
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/903/
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