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Coronapod: the COVID scientists facing violent threats

Oct 18, 2021

17:15

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The Science of Climate Change and Gun Violence

01:55

The Abuse of Attacks in the Media

01:57

What Can Institutions Do to Stop Sexual Abuse on Social Media?

01:53

Introduction

3min

What's Happened to the Scientists?

3min

The Abuse of Attacks in the Media

2min

The Science of Climate Change and Gun Violence

2min

Are Social Media Platforms Responsible for Abuse of Content?

2min

What Can Institutions Do to Stop Sexual Abuse on Social Media?

2min

Is There Any Training for Scientists on Public Engagement?

3min

Hundreds of scientists have responded to a survey asking about harassment and abuse during the pandemic. The results paint a picture which is as concerning as it is shocking. In this episode of Coronapod we discuss the kinds of abuse scientists are facing, try to pick apart where it is comes from and ask what can be done about it?

News Feature: ‘I hope you die’: how the COVID pandemic unleashed attacks on scientists

Careers feature: Real-life stories of online harassment — and how scientists got through it

Survey data table

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