Connected and distinct --- You may be right (and I fully agree with the vision that all policymakers should also have scientific literacy and mindsets), but it seems there's still a long road ahead! I would argue it is important for scientists and decision-makers to be able to connect, speak and align on a regular basis, while also safeguarding what makes science and policy different and distinct institutions in society.

Source author: Nicolas Seidler Nicolas.Seidler@unige.ch