JOURNALIST AND SCIENTIST: PROBLEMS OF INTERACTION

Abstract

The article is dedicated to problems of development of popular science journalism and, in particular, to the interaction of a journalist and a scientist. A general description of the current situation in this area is given; the main factors that impede fruitful interaction are highlighted. On the part of scientists, claims are made for inattention, surface, sensationalism of materials. Journalists note the reluctance of scientists to make contact; difficulty of scientific problems, lack of time. Examples of recommendations to journalists regarding building a successful dialogue with an expert are given. At the same time, the authors note that many problems are related to the general modern situation in which both science and journalism are found. In particular, a negative factor is the trend of commercialization of these spheres, which orients both science and journalism not towards obtaining a high-quality scientific / information product, but towards short-term profit.