New Cambridge centre looks to improve communication of evidence

The public is still willing to listen to nuanced information, argues Cambridge professor, provided it is presented in the right way

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November 20, 2016

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Voice of reason: ‘we’ve got to fight back. We should be demanding more carefully presented evidence. Our mission is to try and present balanced evidence,’ said Sir David Spiegelhalter

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