Dear Colleagues!
Do you think a modern researcher should independently make efforts to spread awareness in the world around him about the results of his scientific activity?
If so, how much will it: a) contribute to his research activity, b) interfere with it? Is such an activity necessary for the researcher himself and the organization with which he is affiliated?
Is it possible (and how?), from your point of view, to organize this process effectively?
Dmytro, the fact that outreach positions have been created in many research centres to convey information to the public and the popularity of events like science festivals shows that there is both an attempt to popularise science and that it is welcomed by the public. Even now, many researchers feel that taking time to communicate results to the public is time poorly spent, but there are an increasing number of people who feel it is an obligation – and others who find it a pleasure! Personally, I feel that inspiring the next generation is time well spent.
You might be interested to know that there can be a knock-on effect, too, for instance, publishing articles in The Conversation can draw a great deal of attention to your work.
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