The work of a Scientist can always improve...

     In the ASA article, there is a clear goal set forth for scientific writers. In its simplest form, it is to question everything and do everything in your power to eliminate biases within ourselves and others. This is a taller task than words make it seem. As people we are raised and developed into biases and typically scientists are pushed into a more particular bias. This bias is that all that is scientifically proven is “correct”. This article insists that we must drop that in order to become better scientific pioneers/writers. Although it is relatively impossible to drop all biases in writing, it benefits us to consider the popular belief or public consensus. The goal of a journalist is to convey a relevant, interesting, and useful piece of work, but as scientists we want to find the happy medium. Our writing thrives on the factual evidence but our words are only as good as the reader allows it to be.
     By allowing ourselves to be open to the general public, we make ourselves better writers and scientists. As we know from history, we progress through dissecting a subject and improving that matter. It is the simple science of innovation. While writing scientifically and considering those who may contest the sciences, we must set a goal for the reader to choose to pursue. We need to set forth information but in a manner that is confrontational, factual, and open for the reader to decide their views. Rather than portraying our biases in the information we have dug out and pouring it on the reader, we can better ourselves by opening up and connecting to our reader. As scientists as well as citizens, these are basic concepts that can help our everyday lives. Confronting an issue and testing the truth allows us to further our own understanding and allows us to better those around us. It is a concept as humans that we are introduced to as young kids. Who has not heard, "Share with your friends" or "Be nice" or "wait your turn"? The concept of opening up, connecting, and being considerate of others, is something we can continue to learn from...AND YES! EVEN A SCIENTIST CAN KEEP LEARNING AND BE CONTESTED!