The paper under consideration is called The Republican War on Science and is devoted to the analysis of the excessive political influence on science and scientific exploration (Kancler n.pag). In particular, Erick Kancler, the author of the paper, investigates the problem of distorted usage of scientific information by the government for political and business interests. In the interview with Chris Money, the author of the book The Republic War on Science, he intends to find out the main reason for administrative penetration to the world of science.
While interviewing Chris Money, the main question on the agenda has been the analysis of the main purposes of abusive usage of scientific information. According to the author of the book, science and politics are closely connected areas that triggered the desire of the Republican Party to invade this field for the benefit of the government. It has been also mentioned about the historical preconditions of this issue. What is more important to assume is that the conservative movement has a more destructive impact on science and intellectual development, as it strongly depends on governmental funding.
In the course of the interview, Kancler has been more interested in the consideration of the case of science abuse under a different administration. According to Chris Money, the greatest losses were suffered by science during Bush’s governing when there appeared the Environmental Protection Agency Report on global warming. Further conversation reveals the idea about the necessity to exterminate the dependency of government on science being as a means of protection from political recessions.
The interview has also included the consideration of the measures to be taken for the improvement of the reputation of scientific organization. In particular, Chris Money considers it necessary to restore the image of science as an independent domain but not as a political instrument in the debates between the Republicans and Democrats. Additionally, the journalist has admitted that there should be strict objectivity in the question of science investment.
It should be stressed that Money has managed to present persuasive examples of intellectual property abuse practiced by many industrial companies. He also succeeds in analyzing the situation of religion and science relations. Hence, Money regards religion as a powerful instrument destroying scientific views in terms of abortion, sexual behavior and education.
The above interview conducted by Erick Kancler is of great value for other researchers investigating similar problems. During the discussions, several important conclusions have been made. After a historical and comparative analysis of this issue, it has been found that the best solution to tackle the problem will be a separation of science from a subjective attitude.
On a whole, I believe that the main merit of the article lies in an artless representation of the most urgent shortcoming of the scientific and intellectual development of the country. Perhaps, this article will trigger the government to recognize this serious problem and to ameliorate the situation in the scientific realm. Therefore, despite this rigid criticism of political battles, the article will surely have a positive impact on it.
Works Cited
Kancler, Erick. Republic War on Science. Mother Jones, 2007. Web.